South Korea Pome (Core) insights

(Danyang=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Hyung-woo = Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do announced on the 12th that its representative agricultural specialty, 'Danyang Jukryeong Apple', has been exported for the first time this year.  The county forecasted that around 50 tons will be exported to Taiwan by the end of the year, starting with 13 tons the day before.  Jukryeong apples are produced in high altitude areas over 350m above sea level with large daily temperature differences, and are famous for their vivid color and good storage properties.  They are grown in limestone loess fields and have excellent quality and taste, and are well-received in the domestic market as well as Southeast Asian markets.  The county is conducting intensive pest control and disease forecasting activities and conducting pesticide residue tests in a timely manner to cultivate high-quality fruit trees.  In addition, it is actively supporting export logistics costs, packaging materials, sorting labor costs, and farming materials to produce high-quality apples.  Lee Gye-bok, the representative of Danyang Fruit and Vegetable Agricultural Cooperative, said, "This year's export price is higher than the domestic price, so export volume is expected to increase by 15 tons compared to last year (35 tons)."

Nonghyup is holding a promotional event for Korean pears and processed rice products targeting the US market. Nonghyup Economic Holdings, together with the Korea Pear Export Association, the Korea Pear Association, and Korea Pear Export, will hold a ‘Korean Pear Consumption Promotion Promotion Event’ at 35 major Korean marts in the US from November 4 to December 1 to actively promote pears, a representative agricultural product exported to the US. On November 5, a workshop was held in Los Angeles (LA) with government agencies, local distributors, and export companies to discuss the current status of domestic pear exports and ways to boost exports. From the 9th to the 12th, a ‘Nonghyup Rice Processed Food Special Exhibition’ will be held at the Galleria Market in the US, and a tasting event for major products such as injeolmi cookies, yakgwa, sikhye, and frozen gimbap will be held. Nonghyup plans to focus on increasing awareness of domestic pears and Nonghyup rice processed foods in the US market through promotional events and expanding contact points with consumers. Park Seo-hong, head of agricultural economics at Nonghyup Economic Holdings, said, “I hope that the event will lead to the formation of positive perceptions of Nonghyup agricultural products among local consumers and expansion of consumption,” and added, “We will continue to actively promote export marketing of Nonghyup’s excellent agricultural products and take the lead in strengthening the international competitiveness of K-Food (Korean food).” Reporter Ham Gyu-won one@nongmin.com

(Jeonju=Yonhap News) Reporter Jeong Gyeong-jae = The Rural Development Administration announced on the 12th that it plans to expand the distribution of domestic persimmon varieties that meet consumer tastes and farm demands. According to the Rural Development Administration, the absolute majority of persimmons currently cultivated in Korea, 79%, are the 'Buyu' variety imported from Japan. In order to replace them, the Rural Development Administration has developed domestic persimmon varieties such as 'Gampung' and 'Bonghwang' and is working to expand their distribution by establishing specialized cultivation complexes. First, 'Gampung' is a variety developed with the intention of creating a 'breath of fresh air in the persimmon industry' and is characterized by having both a crispness and softness that are difficult to feel in Buyu varieties. It is also larger than regular persimmons, allowing for a large production volume, and is cultivated on approximately 354 hectares, the largest area among the varieties developed in Korea. Next, 'Bonghwang' means 'yellow peak' and is different from existing varieties in its shape as it is pointed like an egg. The flesh is crunchy and soft, and the skin is thin, so it's good to eat as is. If you eat it a little later, the flesh becomes soft like jelly and chewy, so you can enjoy it more deliciously. In order to expand the cultivation of domestic varieties, the Rural Development Administration signed a business agreement to establish a specialized 'Gampung' cultivation complex in three major producing areas, Changwon, Goheung, and Yeongam this year. Park Jeong-gwan, head of the Horticultural Crop Department at the National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, said, "We will continue to expand the supply of varieties that farmers prefer and consumers enjoy eating, and enhance the competitiveness of our persimmon industry." jaya@yna.co.kr Report to KakaoTalk okjebo <Copyrights (c) Yonhap News, Unauthorized reproduction-redistribution, AI learning and use prohibited> 2024/11/12 12:01 Sent