“This November, Korea will spearhead the launch of the 'World Food Tech Consortium,' uniting 10 countries in a collaborative effort. Korea is poised to become a global leader in the food tech ecosystem, where the fusion of food and technology paves the way for groundbreaking innovations.”

The value of food tech, as he sees it, goes beyond mere sustenance. It represents a revolutionary approach to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, population decline, rural economic stagnation, and food security. Professor Lee emphasized, “Food tech can drive the upcycling of resources, the production of cultured meat, and the global promotion of rural specialties. This industry holds the key to sustainable development.”

He added, “Our goal is to establish a robust and sustainable food tech ecosystem. The Food Tech Industry Promotion Act, which has garnered bipartisan support, aims to make this a reality. I fervently hope it will be passed in the National Assembly this year.”

With these initiatives, Korea is not just aiming to lead in technology but to provide innovative solutions to global challenges, creating a future where food tech plays a critical role in economic and environmental sustainability

Dominic Jeong (정일두) of SIMPLE Planet Appointed First President of the Bio-Future Food Industry Council

SIMPLE Planet, a bio food tech company, announced on the 12th that its CEO, Dominic Jeong (정일두), has been elected as the inaugural president of the Bio-Future Food Industry Council under the Korea Bio Association.

The Korea Bio Association held the founding general meeting of the council at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, on the same day and elected Dominic Jeong (정일두) as the first president of the council.

In his inaugural address, Jeong stated, "In response to the rapidly growing global cultured meat market, bio-future food companies have come together to form this council to enhance mutual cooperation and develop strategies to increase global competitiveness." He continued, "Today marks an important starting point for researching, developing, and industrializing sustainable future foods. We will work on establishing the foundation for the bio-future food industry and seek policy improvements to invigorate the industry through ongoing discussions with regulatory bodies.

Balboa Kitchen Granola Mini Wins 'Seoul Award' for Excellent Product

Balboa Kitchen's Granola Mini in three delicious flavors—Matcha, Salted Caramel, and Banana—has been honored as an excellent product at the prestigious 'Seoul Awards,' hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency.

Balboa Kitchen’s Granola Mini stands out for its impressive nutritional profile. Each serving boasts a 25% oat content and an average of 5.7g of dietary fiber. What sets this product apart is its use of fructooligosaccharides, allulose, and rapeseed oil extract instead of traditional sugar, flour, and butter, earning it high marks from the judges.

In terms of health benefits, each 40g pack of the Matcha flavor contains 6g of dietary fiber—equivalent to the fiber in three tomatoes—and 5g of protein, roughly the amount found in one egg. This makes Granola Mini a high-protein, high-fiber powerhouse.

"We are thrilled that our Granola Mini has been recognized as an excellent product at the Seoul Awards," said a representative from Balboa Kitchen. "Following the success of our easy cup oat porridge, this recognition reaffirms the quality and nutritional excellence of our products. Our recipes are meticulously crafted by nutrition experts to balance the GI index and nutritional value, and it’s rewarding to see that effort acknowledged."

Note:

※Balboa Kitchen is a premium convenience food brand launched by Simple Planet.

※The brand aims to evolve into a leader in cellular agriculture foods, utilizing cell-based alternative food ingredients developed by Simple Planet. Currently, their products do not contain cell agriculture ingredients.

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