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Gov’t Announces Restrictions on ‘Hangover Cure’ Labeling

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Without any scientific evidence, the expression “hangover cure” can no longer be used on food packaging. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety issued an administrative notice regarding the matter Tuesday. Currently, companies can use expressions such as “hangover cure” or “ease a hangover” on the packaging for a [...]

Lactic Acid Bacteria Food Product Market Passes 2 Trillion Won Mark

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Increased interest in healthy living is leading to a shift in food choices, as evidenced by the growth of the lactic acid bacteria food product market to 2 trillion won. Despite a so-called ‘population wall’ that has put a hold on increased expansion of the food industry, lactic acid [...]