January 24, 2025 | Food

South Korea aims for $14Bn in K-Food Plus exports by 2025

The Ministry introduced the K-Food Plus Export Innovation Strategy to position K-Food Plus as a global strategic export industry The popularity of K-dramas is contributing to a growing interest in…

January 23, 2025 | Food

K-Food exports hit all-time high in 2024, surpassing $13Bn

K-Food Plus reached 207 countries, with nine new markets added since 2023, including those ordering advanced smart farms South Korea’s agri-food industry has grown remarkably, with the Ministry of Agriculture,…

January 17, 2025 | Company News

TOUS les JOURS expands into Malaysia

TOUS les JOURS expands its footprint in Southeast Asia with a master franchise agreement in Malaysia CJ Foodville’s TOUS les JOURS signed a master franchise (MF) agreement with Malaysian company…

January 13, 2025 | Beverages

Korean tea brand OSULLOC launches in Los Angeles

This launch furthers OSULLOC’s mission to bring the natural flavours and wellness benefits of Jeju Island’s teas to U.S. consumers OSULLOC, the award-winning luxury Korean tea brand with a deep-rooted…

January 13, 2025 | Food

From tradition to transformation South Korea bans dog meat by 2027

To aid the transition, the government has set aside 100 billion won ($75 million) in incentives for farmers, breeders, and restaurants South Korea marked a historic milestone by deciding to…

January 6, 2025 | Company News

Azelis announces partnership with AAK in South Korea

Following a successful commercial relationship between Azelis and AAK for Food & Nutrition in the Americas region Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients…

November 25, 2024 | Company News

CJ CheilJedang ramps up global expansion with investments in Hungary and US

These investments aim to strengthen its market presence in Europe and the U.S., two key regions in the company’s international growth strategy CJ CheilJedang, a leader in Korean food manufacturing,…

November 21, 2024 | Australia

Binggrae’s Melona ice bar available at Costco Australia

Next month, Melona and Samanco are also set to launch at Coles, Australia’s second-largest supermarket chain Binggrae, South Korea’s leading food company, has announced that its flagship ice bar, Melona, is now available at…

November 11, 2024 | Academic

Red ginseng effective for intestinal health and preventing bone loss

The Michigan State University research team reported in 2023 in the JGR (Journal of Ginseng Research, I.F 6.8) that intestinal microbiota balance is an important regulatory factor for bone health Professor Narayanan Parameswaran’s…

November 7, 2024 | Company News

Reborn Coffee acquires 58% stake in South Korea’s Bbang Ssaem Bakery

The franchise model will allow Reborn Coffee to expand more rapidly across South Korea Reborn Coffee, a premier speciality coffee retailer announced the successful acquisition of a 58 per cent…