Pulmuone Kimchi Sales Surge in the U.S., Making America the Top Export Market for Korean Kimchi
Pulmuone is seeing a rapid increase in kimchi sales in the U.S., as America overtakes Japan to become the largest export market for Korean kimchi.
Pulmuone is seeing a rapid increase in kimchi sales in the U.S., as America overtakes Japan to become the largest export market for Korean kimchi.
Pulmuone has increased its U.S. kimchi sales by 12.3% compared to the same period last year, leading the mainstream adoption of K-Food among local consumers.
Recent research suggests that Kimchi may help remove microplastics from the gut, highlighting its potential as a global health food.
A large-scale event, 'K-Food Fair 2026', will take place in Gurugram, India, for two days starting August 1st to introduce diverse Korean cuisine and culture to the local market.
The domestic hotel industry is strengthening its premium K-Food strategy by launching high-end kimchi brands in airport duty-free shops and expanding into overseas markets.
Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its global K-Food strategy by exporting its premium 'SUPEX Kimchi' brand to the United States.
Convenience store chain CU is strengthening its summer ready-to-eat market presence by introducing three new Bibimbap dishes featuring seasonal ingredients that have recently trended on social media.
Ottogi is investing 200 billion won to build a dedicated ramen export factory in the Gumi National Industrial Complex to accelerate its global market expansion.
Lotte Mart continues its aggressive push to expand its market share in the Southeast Asian grocery sector by opening a new store in Tay Ninh, Vietnam.
Lotte Mart has opened a new store in Vietnam for the first time in three years, aiming to expand its market share in Southeast Asia.
Korean Gimbap is gaining recognition from fine-dining chefs as a rising star in the global fast-casual market, further elevating the status of K-Food.
Namyang Dairy Products has signed a 10 billion won export contract with Mongolian distributor Maximus to expand the influence of K-Food in the Central Asian market.
Korean convenience store brand CU has opened its 600th store in Mongolia, solidifying its position in the Asian market and accelerating its global expansion strategy.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung visited Mongolia to pioneer new export channels for K-Food and implement strategies to enhance the global awareness of Korean food culture.
Driven by the explosive popularity of ramen, South Korea's agricultural and food exports reached a record high of $7.05 billion in the first half of this year.
Samyang Foods is accelerating its global market expansion by introducing 'Buldak Swicy,' a new product that balances spicy and sweet flavors, to the Malaysian market.
Korean chicken franchise BBQ has officially entered the Indian dining market by opening its first and second stores in Bengaluru, the country's IT hub.
Korean chicken franchise BBQ has opened its first store in India, the world's most populous nation, as part of its global expansion strategy through localization.
Korean chicken franchise BBQ has officially entered the Indian market, the world's most populous country, as part of its strategic global expansion.
The South Korean government has developed the 'K-Chicken Belt' tourism course, allowing visitors to experience unique chicken cultures across the country beyond Seoul to attract global food tourists.
A new gastronomic tourism platform has been unveiled to attract international visitors by highlighting regional chicken cultures, such as Suwon's Chicken Street and Sokcho's Dakgangjeong.
KOTRA has held its first-ever K-Food promotional event in Colombia to strengthen the presence of Korean food products in the Latin American market.
Gangneung Chodang Tofu is being developed as a key hub for the 'K-Food Road' to transcend its status as a local specialty and become a global culinary asset.
Research findings reveal that probiotics extracted from kimchi can effectively eliminate nanoplastics accumulated in the body, shedding new light on the scientific benefits of K-Food.
Leading Korean chicken franchise bhc has opened its first flagship store in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, aiming to expand customer touchpoints and elevate its brand value.
A recent study reveals that specific probiotics found in Kimchi can double the rate of microplastic excretion from the human body, highlighting a new health benefit of this traditional K-Food.
Leading Korean ramen companies Samyang Foods and Nongshim are proving the global influence of K-Food by achieving remarkable results in the U.S. and Asian markets, respectively.
Samyang Foods' content subsidiary, Samyang Any, has unveiled its own metaverse platform, Pepoworld, to expand the digital experience of its K-Food brands.
Bibigo Kimchi Fried Rice is gaining traction in US Costco stores, leading the expansion of K-Food by offering local consumers an affordable and convenient meal option.
The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. (aT) is expanding its reach into the U.S. Southern market and strengthening distribution networks by establishing a new branch in Houston.
Esports legend Faker and celebrity chef Edward Lee have been appointed as global ambassadors to promote the worldwide expansion of K-Food.
Samyang Foods has officially secured the trademark for its globally popular 'Buldak' brand, solidifying its intellectual property protection system in the international market.
Through 'Seoul Food 2026' hosted by KOTRA, Korean food companies have launched full-scale export consultations to target emerging markets with a combined population of 1.75 billion.
Through the K-Expo held in Spain, Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are accelerating their entry into the European market, expanding the global influence of K-Food.
As demand for K-Food explodes in the global market, major South Korean food companies like CJ CheilJedang and Samyang Foods are experiencing rapid growth in brand value.
CJ CheilJedang has solidified its position as the top brand in the domestic food industry, reaching a brand value of 1.1 trillion won.
The South Korean government has officially launched the K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance, integrating AI technology to expand its export footprint in the global food market.
The South Korean government has launched a public-private 'K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance' to boost global competitiveness by integrating AI and digital innovation into food production processes.
Held on the largest scale in history, 'Seoul Food 2026' is gaining attention as a key platform for confirming the global competitiveness of K-Food and pioneering overseas sales channels.
'Seoul Food 2026', the largest food industry exhibition in Korea, has grandly opened at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, establishing a bridgehead for K-Food to penetrate the global market.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's enjoyment of Korean dishes like 'chimaek' and naengmyeon during his visit to Korea has sparked a 'Jensen Huang effect,' leading to an explosive increase in sales for the related dining industry.
k-food In the first quarter of 2026, K-Food exports reached $3.35 billion, a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year. Despite tightened tariffs in the U.S., the global growth of Korean food remains resilient.