The export value of Korean gim surged by 25.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching a record high of $997 million in 2024 South Korea’s dried seaweed exports have experienced remarkable growth, driven by the popularity of Korean kimchi and ramyeon noodles. Dried seaweed, or ‘gim’ in Korean, has become a significant[Read More…]
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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 Korean cuisine worldwide. In response to the surge in K-food exports, South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs[Read More…]
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, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) reporting a record-breaking $13.03 billion in K-Food Plus exports for 2024. This represents a 6.1[Read More…]
CJ Foods launches nutrient-rich o-right tempeh chips
Made from Indonesian fermented food, the high protein chips come in four flavours: K-BBQ, Kimchi, Sriracha, and Truffle & Cheese CJ Foods has announced the launch of its new high-protein snack, O-right Tempeh Chips, in Thailand. Its name combines the “O” shape of the chips with the idea of being made in a[Read More…]
Kimchi pickles available at Walmart
Kimchi Pickle Chips are made with the highest quality ingredients, including fresh vegetables, natural spices, and a light fermentation process that ensures a perfect balance of flavour and crunch Cleveland Kitchen, a leading innovator in the fermented food industry announced the nationwide launch of its latest product, the 24oz Kimchi Pickle[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…]
NTU develops technique for making lactic acid from jackfruit seeds
The method is cheaper and more sustainable than existing industrial methods as it requires fewer chemicals and processes, produces negligible amounts of by-products, and reduces food waste by using unwanted jackfruit seeds Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have developed a sustainable and more effective technique for making lactic acid, by[Read More…]
Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation attends HKTDC FoodExpo 2023
At the Korean pavilion, around 20 Korean food export companies will showcase a wide range of products Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation announced that it will attend the HKTDC FoodExpo 2023 by setting up a Korean Pavilion at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for three days, from August 17[Read More…]
