Imsil-gun, Export of Agricultural Products such as Fruit Juice and Rice to the United States

[Imsil=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, is continuing its success in exporting processed fruit products to the United States this year through the operation of its fruit processing plant.

On the 26th, at the Imsil fruit processing plant, a loading ceremony for the 'Imsil Agricultural Food Products Export to the U.S.' was held with the attendance of County Governor Sim Min, Imsil County Council Chairman Lee Seongjae, the head of the Nonghyup county branch, chairpersons of Imsil Nonghyup and Osu Gwanchon Nonghyup, and the representative of Imsil Ttadam (Young) Agricultural Cooperative Corporation.

This export is regarded as the result of active efforts by Imsil-gun and Imsil Ttadam Agricultural Cooperative Corporation, which operates the fruit processing plant on consignment, to enter overseas markets.

Imsil Ttadam (Young) produces processed products using major local resources such as peaches and actively pursues overseas market development by participating annually in food fairs and food industry exhibitions.

The processed fruit products were first exported to the U.S. in March with 10 tons, providing healthy food options to Korean expatriates and locals, and due to favorable responses, this has led to a second export.

The items loaded on this day include 18 tons of fruit juice produced at the fruit processing plant and 8 tons of rice from the Imsil County Cooperative Joint Business Corporation, totaling 26 tons.

With the first export of Imsil rice through the fruit product importer (Seawon Greenlife), it is expected to create a new sales channel for Imsil rice in overseas markets.

The exported fruit juice and rice are scheduled to be sold at large supermarkets on the U.S. East Coast, and an additional 20 tons of fruit juice will be exported to the U.S. in the second half of the year.

Governor Sim Min said, “I hope this U.S. export will be a good opportunity to promote the excellence of Imsil-gun’s agricultural food products and secure continuous sales channels,” adding, “We will actively support efforts to promote agricultural food consumption through export activation to help increase farmers' income.”

Imsil=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Nosik baekok@asiae.co.kr

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