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Chinese Travelers Drive up Sales of Dried Seaweed

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Sales of dried seaweed at major discount stores in Seoul rose over the past years as seasoned laver and snack-type products are enjoying popularity among Chinese travelers, industry officials said Wednesday. Lotte Mart’s Seoul Station branch, which is most frequented by Chinese travelers, said dried seaweed purchases by Chinese [...]

Newly Developed Laver Snacks Ready for Export

BUSAN, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Crispy laver snacks that will suit the tastes of foreigners are about to be launched. The Algae Bio Research Center of the National Fisheries Research & Development Institute announced that in collaboration with the Korea Food Research Institute, it has processed dried laver and developed snacks in flavors that [...]