The company secured approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the fatigue-improving function of the HemoHIM extract complex of angelica gigas, etc., derived from angelica gigas and other components in 2023 South Korea’s Kolmar BNH, a leading Original Development Manufacturing (ODM) company for health-functional foods, strengthens its[Read More…]
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S. Korea and USA discuss cooperation in agri-food sector
K-food is gaining popularity in the United States, with 12 states and cities, including California, designating Kimchi Day South Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, Song Miryung, met with the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Philip S. Goldberg. During the meeting, Minister Song requested the U.S.[Read More…]
Nissin Foods acquires Korean Gaemi Food
The Korean confectionery brand, Kemy, will be added to the Group’s portfolio, further enriching its non-noodle business Nissin Foods Company Limited has announced that the Group, as the purchaser, and the Vendor have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement. This agreement pertains to the acquisition of 100 per cent equity[Read More…]
Bayer advances genome-editing initiatives for nutrition-enhanced vegetables
Collaboration with G+FLAS to develop new tomato varieties addresses Vitamin D deficiency affecting a billion people worldwide As part of its strategic open innovation approach global life science company Bayer has advanced two initiatives with external partners to bring forward genome editing in vegetables. Bayer and South Korean biotech company[Read More…]
Korea’s instant noodles exports surpass $100Mn for first time
This growth is the fastest pace recorded since May 2022 South Korea’s exports of instant noodles exceeded $100 million for the first time last month, driven by the increasing popularity of Korean culture and food. According to data from the Korea Customs Service (KCS), exports of instant noodles, known as[Read More…]
Korea’s Nuvilab becomes B Corp certified
To achieve B Corp certification, companies must undergo a rigorous assessment process and meet a B Impact Assessment score of at least 80 Nuvilab, a leading provider of food vision AI from South Korea, announced its recent achievement of becoming a certified B Corp. The designation, granted by the non-profit[Read More…]
Hyundai to deliver Korean cuisine at Group’s global innovation hub in Singapore
Utilising cutting-edge automation and robotics technology, HMGICS operates a two-story vertical smart farm with the capacity to produce over 30kg of fresh produce daily In a groundbreaking collaboration between world-renowned three-Michelin-star Chef Corey Lee and Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS), Na Oh, a new restaurant concept, is set to add a[Read More…]
Korea fosters growth of seaweed industry
The wholesale price of 100 sheets of dried laver reached 10,440 won ($7.5), marking a steep 58 per cent increase from 6,628 won a year earlier The price of processed laver sheets, or papery thin sheets of edible seaweed, surged by almost 60 per cent in April, primarily fueled by[Read More…]
Bellwether Coffee partners with Kijeong International to expand Korea
An innovator in electric coffee roasting addresses growing demand for onsite roasting with lower cost System that reduces the carbon footprint Bellwether Coffee, the technology company transforming retailers into sustainable on-site roasters, is announcing its partnership with Kijeong International to bring to South Korea the first-ever compact, ventless commercial roaster for less than the[Read More…]
KEENON introduces service robot DINERBOT T9 to QooQoo in South Korea
With a load capacity of 40kg, the DINERBOT T9 efficiently handles meal delivery during peak restaurant hours KEENON Robotics, a leading global robotic service provider, recently announced the successful introduction of the KEENON DINERBOT T9 in collaboration with partner EVERYBOT, a domestic AI service robot specialist, to one of Korea’s[Read More…]
