Iksan City Sells First Harvest of 'Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes' This Year

Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes Available on Kakao Makers
Online Sales Open Nationwide Until September 10

Iksan City in North Jeolla Province is selling the first harvest of 'Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes' of the year.

According to the city on August 28, Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes will be sold in 5kg units through 'Kakao Makers' until September 10, and can be easily purchased from anywhere in the country via the app or website.

Iksan City is selling the first harvest of 'Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes' of the year. Photo by Iksan City

Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes, a signature agricultural product of Iksan, are known for their subtle sweetness and fluffy texture. Grown in Iksan's well-drained soil and pristine natural environment, they are recognized for their excellent quality.

Recently, they have attracted significant attention as the main ingredient in McDonald's 'Iksan Sweet Potato Mozzarella Burger and Muffin.' These burgers and muffins, which used 200 tons of Iksan sweet potatoes, achieved sales of 2.4 million units in just one month.

The city expects that this online sale will actively respond to consumer demand for Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes and serve as an opportunity to widely promote the excellence of local agricultural products.

Mayor Jung Heonyul stated, "Iksan Sweet Potatoes have long been loved by consumers nationwide as a high-quality agricultural product," adding, "Through this online sale, we will further promote the value of Iksan's agricultural products."

Meanwhile, as of last year, sales of Tapmaru Sweet Potatoes reached 5.6 billion won, establishing them as a key strategic item in Iksan's agricultural industry.

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