Suncheon-si Hosts the '2022 National Fermented Food Promotion Expo'

Competition and Exhibition/Promotion Hall Operation to Foster a Boom in the Fermented Food Industry

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that it will hold the '2022 National Fermented Food Promotion Expo' for two days from the 28th to the 29th at the Suncheonman Ecological Culture Education Center.

This event, held to discover excellent fermented foods and create a boom in the fermented food industry, will feature various attractions and experience programs such as ▲National Fermented Beverage and Fermented Sauce Competition ▲Fermented Food Exhibition and Promotion Hall Operation ▲Fermentation Concert ▲Fermented Food Making Experience ▲Consumer Preference Survey for Official Expo Beverages.

In particular, to improve the quality and promote competitiveness of fermented foods, the 'National Fermented Beverage and Fermented Sauce Competition' held on the 28th will be divided into the 'Fermented Beverage and Fermented Vinegar Category' and the 'Fermented Sauce Category.' A total of 12 outstanding participants (6 teams per category) will be awarded based on judges' evaluations and visitor preference surveys. Participants are being recruited until the 19th.

Additionally, the fermented food exhibition and promotion hall is composed of five themes including the Network Hall, Citizen Participation Hall, and Promotion Hall, providing visitors with the opportunity to directly taste and enjoy various fermented foods, capturing the hearts of attendees. Institutions and organizations wishing to participate in the fermented food exhibition and promotion hall can apply by the 17th.

Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu of Suncheon said, "This event will greatly contribute to discovering excellent fermented foods in Korea and enhancing the competitiveness of the fermented food industry," adding, "We hope many citizens will show interest and participate so that it can become a festival ground to create a boom in the fermented food industry."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.