Seasoned Gim Co-Developed by Industry and Academia Exported to Canada for the First Time

Collaboration in Product Development, Production, and Packaging Design Opens $20,000 Export Opportunity

Mokpo Science University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation held a loading ceremony for the export of seasoned seaweed to Canada on the 15th. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] ‘Jomigim’ seaweed, created through collaboration between a university and industry, has been exported to Canada for the first time.

According to the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Mokpo National Science University on the 16th, a loading ceremony for an export container carrying Jomigim products, worth approximately $20,000 and representing the region’s signature seafood, was held on the 15th at Mokpo Cheonsa Food for export to Toronto, Canada.

Notably, the Jomigim being exported this time is a product jointly developed by Victory International, a foreign company with strong marketing capabilities and excellent food manufacturing technology; Cheonsa Food Co., Ltd., an online distribution company with over 300,000 members; and the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Mokpo National Science University.

Victory International handled marketing, Cheonsa Food took charge of product manufacturing, and the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Mokpo National Science University participated in brand development and product design for Jomigim.

Especially, the Jomigim is made from Jindo seaweed harvested in a clean area free from red tides, seasoned with Shinan sun-dried salt, and produced in a HACCP-certified facility. It is expected to captivate the discerning tastes of Canadian consumers, known for their strict standards, as a healthy food choice.

The CEO of Cheonsa Food Co., Ltd. stated, “We thoroughly localized product development and packaging design through customized consulting for the Canadian market,” adding, “Product development aligned with consumer trends, tailored marketing, and systematic support from the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Mokpo National Science University have been the driving forces behind the export to Canada.”

A representative from the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Mokpo National Science University emphasized, “We will continue to collaborate with industry to promote the production of various seaweed products and take the lead in showcasing the excellence of Jeonnam seaweed, a pioneer of K-Food, to the world.”

Meanwhile, Victory International, Cheonsa Food Co., Ltd., and the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Mokpo National Science University plan to establish a specialized education program covering the tertiary industry from processing and distribution to education of Jeonnam regional specialties, and to jointly promote domestic online distribution and entry into the U.S. Amazon marketplace through diverse product development.

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