What Does 'Riwi Cookie,' Created by Senior Bakers in Mapo-gu, Taste Like?

Starting a Second Life with Nier Together in ‘Re(Again) We(Us)’... Advancing Healthy Food Production with HACCP Certification, Supplying 27 Cafes... 100% Woorimil, Handmade Cookies by Senior Bakers Receive Positive Customer Response

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) operates the Mapo Senior Club, a dedicated institution for senior job opportunities, supporting various senior employment projects and the creation of business units to ensure a happy second chapter in the lives of the elderly.

Among these, the ‘Riwi Cookie’ produced directly by seniors is a handmade cookie brand crafted with senior dedication and skilled techniques. All products are made with 100% domestic wheat and contain no chemical additives, leading the way in producing healthy food.

The name ‘Riwi’ in Riwi Cookie combines ‘Re’ (again) and ‘We’ (us), symbolizing the joint creation of a second life chapter for seniors.

Currently, the ‘Riwi Cookie Business Unit,’ involving nine veteran senior bakers, produces eight types of cookies and four types of muffins. They supply not only Mapo-gu but also 27 cafes in the Seoul metropolitan area, standing shoulder to shoulder with other confectionery companies.

In September, ‘Riwi Cookie’ opened a new factory in the basement of Metro Diovil in Gongdeok-dong, and in October, it obtained HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification from the Korea Food Safety Management Certification Institute, advancing as a business unit producing even healthier food.

Kang Jeong-ji, a senior working at ‘Riwi Cookie,’ expressed excitement, saying, “Cookies that were sold retail to cafes and consumers can now be introduced to more places such as schools, public institutions, daycare centers, and kindergartens through HACCP certification, which makes me very thrilled.”

‘Riwi Cookie,’ made with good ingredients and full sincerity, has received positive responses from many customers who have tasted it at cafes and other venues.

Meanwhile, the ‘Riwi Cookie Business Unit’ not only supports income generation for seniors but also maintains steady interest in practicing and spreading a culture of sharing, contributing to the creation of a warm social atmosphere.

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, “This HACCP certification is especially meaningful as it allows us to employ more seniors and provide safe and healthy food to consumers. We will continue to pay close attention and support other business units to enhance their competitiveness so that even more seniors can participate.”

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