CHEONAN, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) announced on November 11 that its researchers have developed a highly sensitive gas sensor capable of monitoring hydrogen sulfide levels to measure food freshness at lower temperatures than existing technologies. Hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas produced by decomposing protein-rich foods, serves as a [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism will launch a weeklong cultural exchange program in New York on Saturday, aiming to introduce Korean Zen meditation and temple cuisine to local audiences. A group of around 100 monks and staff members from the Jogye Order will be visiting the U.S. city [...]
SEJONG, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s exports of food products over the first eight months of 2024 increased 8.7 percent from a year earlier on the back of robust shipments of instant noodles and processed rice products, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments of processed and fresh foodstuffs reached US$6.47 billion over the January-August [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on August 28 that it will showcase an artificial intelligence-enhanced version of its Samsung Food Service at IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, scheduled for September 6-10 in Berlin, Germany. Samsung Food, initially introduced at IFA 2023, is a mobile app service that functions [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Imported animal-origin foods, subject to import restrictions and often confiscated by customs, can now serve as livestock feed instead of being confiscated or sent back. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Monday made an advance notice of legislative plan regarding the partial revision of the enforcement regulations [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Subscription services that allow users to regularly receive food and alcohol deliveries are gaining popularity. When it comes to agricultural produce, subscription services offer a variety of items, including seasonal fruits, snacks and “makgeolli,” a traditional Korean grain-based alcoholic drink. Nonghyup Economic Holding Co. reported that, within just one [...]
SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean food industry is following the eco-friendly trend by introducing a variety of products made from recycled food byproducts. CJ Cheiljedang Corp. has introduced a snack made with cracked rice and pureed soybean. Since its release in April last year, it was only available at pop-up stores [...]
SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — BGF Retail Co., the operator of CU convenience stores, said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with domestic start-up KEIL to convert near-expired food items into feed for mealworms. Under terms of the MOU, BGF Retail will provide the near-expired food items waiting for disposal at [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — With the cost of pet food jumping to new highs, stray cats and other animals sheltered at smaller protection facilities are taking a hit. A 53-year-old resident of Yongsan District in Seoul, surnamed Park, consulted with the members of the local cat moms (who feed stray or abandoned cats) [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) — So-called “low food” that does not contain any additives is gaining popularity as Koreans are increasingly looking after their health in the summer season. WeMakePrice, a major online shopping mall, reported a sales increase of low-calorie carbonated drinks (396 percent), barley coffee (589 percent), kombucha tea (221 percent) and [...]