This launch aims to encourage everyone to adopt a healthier lifestyle through optimised circulation as a means to address rising wellness trends Korea Ginseng Corp. US (KGCUS) aka JungKwanJang launched their global representative ginseng product EVERYTIME in a new grapefruit flavour, promoted the Food as Medicine initiative, and introduced their new 2024[Read More…]
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HEYTEA Opens first store in Seoul
The entry into South Korea also reinforces HEYTEA’s leading position in Asia’s new-style tea drink market China’s new style tea originator and the creator of Cheese Tea, HEYTA celebrates the grand opening of its first store in Korea. Situated in Apgujeong, Gangnam District, Seoul, the capital’s heart of fashion and culture, the store will offer local consumers[Read More…]
Bneuron milk enters into South Korean dairy market
The product is scientifically proven to offer multiple benefits for the brain and nervous system Bneuron milk, a breakthrough product in the health and wellness industry, has been entering the South Korean dairy market. The product is scientifically proven to offer multiple benefits for the brain and nervous system. By delivering essential nutrients that[Read More…]
Korean researchers develop cultured beef rice
The hybrid rice was found to have 8 per cent more protein and 7 per cent more fat than regular rice, with a firmer texture A group of Korean researchers has developed a unique way to create refined by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains. This innovative[Read More…]
CJ Foods launches halal Korean mandu and hoppang in Malaysia
The new products are three flavours of CJ’s first-ever JAKIM-certified halal Mandu (chicken, Korean spicy chicken, and beef bulgogi) and two flavours of Hoppang (japchae and Korean spicy chicken) CJ Foods, a business unit of South Korea-based CheilJedang, said it has launched the first halal bibigo Mandu products. The company plans to introduce the[Read More…]
Ingredion completes sale of business in South Korea
The Company will work closely with the Sajo Group to ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, announced that it has completed the sale of its business in South Korea to an affiliate of the Sajo[Read More…]
Aniai secures $12 Mn funding to accelerate production of robotic kitchen solutions
Production ramp-up of robotic hamburger cooking solution ‘Alpha Grill’ to begin in early 2024 Aniai, a fast-growing robotic company and global leader in innovative kitchen solutions, has successfully secured a $12 million pre-Series A funding round. Led by InterVest, one of the largest venture capital firms in South Korea, the round includes investments[Read More…]
Ayana Bio and Wooree Green Science partner to develop plant-cell-derived saffron
New 7-figure joint development agreement will overcome agricultural supply chain constraints and make key ingredients more accessible Ayana Bio, the plant cell technology company dedicated to creating sustainable bioactive for consumer products, announced a seven-figure joint development agreement with Wooree Green Science, a subsidiary of Wooree Bio, to develop plant cell-derived saffron[Read More…]
Korean kimchi exports hit record-high up by 7% in 2023
An agricultural ministry official stated that kimchi exports experienced a significant surge, primarily because of the increased popularity of K-content South Korea set a new record for kimchi exports in 2023. This increase can be attributed to the rising popularity of Korean entertainment content worldwide. According to data from the[Read More…]
South Korea bans dog meat eating and selling
According to the new law, breeding and slaughtering dogs for human consumption will be punishable by up to three years in prison South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill to ban the eating and selling of dog meat. The legislation aims to end a centuries-old and controversial practice amid increasing[Read More…]
