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Misfit Fishery Products Gain Popularity amid Soaring Consumer Prices

SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Rising consumer prices have led to the rising popularity of “ugly” fishery products, attracting consumers with their competitive pricing. SSG.com, the online mall arm of South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group, introduced “ugly” fishery products like South Korean squid and Argentinian shrimp at the newly opened misfits market for [...]

‘Ugly’ Farm Produce Gains Positive Consumer Response

SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — So-called ‘ugly’ agricultural products, which are fine in terms of quality but have rather ‘eccentric’ outward features, are gaining popularity among consumers. The Korea Consumer Agency conducted a survey of 2,000 consumers, 60.5 percent of whom had purchased ‘ugly’ agricultural products in the past. Among them, 95.5 percent said [...]