The research results showed that the group consuming ginseng exhibited higher episodic memory scores (EMS) Through continuous research, the secrets of ginseng, a representative medicinal herb of Korea, are being revealed, showcasing its efficacy. Recently, studies demonstrating the effects of consistent consumption of red ginseng on improving dementia and cognitive[Read More…]
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SEED launches Korea’s only ESG livestock brand ‘Thinker Meatly’
Planning to establish an innovative value chain that connects the production and distribution of agricultural and livestock products specialised in organic and carbon neutrality SEED, Korea’s only Agri-Fintech startup, is embarking on a full-fledged effort to innovate the domestic ESG distribution value chain. As the first start, it was announced that[Read More…]
Korea to launch new food containers made from renewable raw materials
Four companies to launch food containers made from renewable raw materials sourced from PET bottles within the first half of the year Ministry of Environment (Minister Han Wha-jin) in South Korea has partnered with beverage manufacturers and other relevant companies to launch products made from renewable raw materials sourced from[Read More…]
Korea announces doubling of annual rice aid for WFP’s life-saving operations
Supporting to reach millions of hungry people across the globe The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has stated that the Republic of Korea (ROK) has recently announced the doubling of their annual contribution of rice to the programme next year onwards. The increase will take the annual contribution from[Read More…]
Korea launches world’s first cooperation channel among senior representatives of food regulatory authorities
Asia-Pacific region takes first step towards global food regulatory cooperation The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea recently hosted the 1st Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS) to discuss regulatory harmonisation and establishment of an international coordination system for the food sector among countries in the[Read More…]
Korean firm CJ FNT unveils functional nutrition brand ‘ActiveNrich’
ActiveNrich is making its global debut with natural antioxidant solution in Q2 South Korea-based CJ Food & Nutrition Tech (CJ FNT), a business unit of CJ CheilJedang, and a part of CJ Group, has announced the launch of its functional nutrition brand “ActiveNrich” as part of CJ FNT’s drive to establish a presence[Read More…]
Korean firm launches collaborative robot line for F&B industry
Created to help transform the food and beverage industry Doosan Robotics, a South Korea-based manufacturer of collaborative robots, has announced the launch of its E-SERIES, the company’s National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)-certified collaborative robot line specifically created for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. The E-SERIES has been tested for a[Read More…]
Korea to expand scope of information from food labelling to food traceability
For every person in Korea to utilise food information and data conveniently The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea has been implementing a pilot project of providing food product information with the ‘Smart Food QR’ since September 2022. The Ministry will now expand the[Read More…]
Korean firm CJ CheilJedang strategically invests in US-based startup Aqua Cultured Foods
Global plant-based seafood market is projected to reach $1.3 billion by 2031 US-based food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to bring its ultra-realistic seafood alternatives to market. The round was led by Stray Dog Capital, a venture capital fund specialising in alternative protein[Read More…]
Samsung picks cultivated meat startup TissenBioFarm for Accelerator Programme in Korea
TissenBioFarm is the world’s first company to develop mass-production technologies for whole-cut cultivated meat TissenBioFarm, a cultivated meat startup based in South Korea, has been selected for the “SAMSUNG Welstory TechUP+” programme. SAMSUNG Welstory and startup accelerator FuturePlay discover and support promising startups in the field of sustainable future food technologies through the programme.[Read More…]
