CONTENTS
2017 Vol. 263
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September 2017
Fresh & Sweet Gimcheon
September 08
Enters the Southeast Asian Market
The K-Food Fair in NY & Shanghai
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Korean Agrifood Sales & Promotion Hall at Yongsan in Seoul
Japanese Buyers Discuss the Potential of Korean Agriproducts
in Chinese
Korean food products receive excellent evaluations in the US and China, the world’s two largest economies (G2), for their high quality, high food safety, and distinctive appearance. This September, the K-Food Fair will be held in both countries. Korea Agrafood introduces the program of the K-Food Fair as well as Korean dishes and agriproducts that enjoy the greatest popularity there.
Iksan Melon
K-Food Shows Off Its Charm in the US & China:
THEME
SPECIAL
in Japanese
The 2017 K-Food Fair in Tokyo ended in great success. Almost 280 Japanese buyers and 48 Korean food exporters participated in the trade fair and engaged in negotiations. A reporter of Korea Agrafood went to Tokyo to make a field sketch and interview Japanese buyers.
COVER
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Blueberries
Vol. 263
Processed Blueberries 1 Korea Agrafood
Korean BBQ Sauces
Iksan Melon
Photo by Park Jong-hee of JH Photography
Generally, Korean Kyoho grapes are harvested from June to September. They are exported to about 20 countries including China, Australia, and Singapore. Gimcheon City is the largest production area of Kyoho grapes in Korea.
MELON
in Chinese
Processed Food 28
Recently, the Iksan melon (produced in Iksan City of North Jeolla Province) has emerged as a promising export item thanks to highly positive reviews from overseas markets.
Products for Babies Korean BBQ Sauces Are a Hit in the US
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Fresh Food
Wine, Juice, Vinegar, & Salt Made with
Organic Rice
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GRAPE
BABY RICE SNACK in Chinese
Happy Food makes safe and high-quality baby food, such as rice snacks, which meets the expectations of Chinese parents caring for their children with all their heart and soul.
in Chinese
Saegimcheon Nonghyup leads in exports of high-quality Kyoho and Shine Muscat grapes and makes every effort to pioneer new markets.
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PROCESSED BLUEBERRIES
in Japanese
Chaehyangwon is attracting attention both in the domestic and foreign markets with its brand “Eye Blue.”