SUJISLINK Prepares for New Leap in Plant-Based Meat Market with New FacilitySUJISLINK, a key player in South Korea's plant-based meat market, is poised for significant growth with the construction of its dedicated plant for plant-based meat, which began in 2023. This facility is the first large-scale production site exclusively for plant-based meat in South Korea. As of July 2024, SUJISLINK has completed its registration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and received a DUNS number, marking a critical step in its entry into the U.S. market and enhancing its credibility in the global arena.The FDA registration and DUNS number issuance hold significant implications beyond mere procedural compliance. By meeting the essential requirements for entering the U.S. market, SUJISLINK has secured the potential for expanding its exports of plant-based meat. FDA registration is mandatory for exporting food products to the U.S., while the DUNS number serves as a unique identifier for each facility, playing a vital role in systematic management and ensuring product safety within the FDA database. This preparation allows SUJISLINKto legally offer its products to American consumers.Furthermore, the issuance of the DUNS number could enhance SUJISLINK's credibility on an international scale. As an important indicator of trustworthiness and transparency in global business, the DUNS number is essential for corporate credit assessments, building partnerships, and conducting transactions in the international market. Consequently, SUJISLINK is now positioned to increase its competitiveness not only in the U.S. but also in other overseas markets, opening doors to new business opportunities.The FDA registration satisfies the Food Facility Registration (FFR) requirements, enabling SUJISLINK's plant to provide U.S. consumers with safer and more reliable products through systematic quality control and traceability systems. This capability will facilitate accurate and swift responses during product recalls or import inspections, significantly helping to prevent and resolve various issues that may arise during the export process.A spokesperson from SUJISLINK stated, "This FDA registration and DUNS number issuance are important milestones for SUJISLINK to enhance its credibility and strengthen its competitiveness in the global plant-based meat market. We will continue to strive for sales expansion in various overseas markets, including the U.S."Looking ahead, SUJISLINK plans to focus on improving the quality and production efficiency of its plant-based meat products, positioning itself as a leading player in the environmentally friendly future food market.

SUJISLINK, a food tech company specializing in plant-based meat, is ramping up its efforts to enter the overseas market in collaboration with Jeollabuk-do and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).On the 24th, SUJISLINK participated in the 'UAE-Korea Food Innovation Technology Cooperation Workshop' held at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, where it presented its latest alternative meat manufacturing technologies.The event was attended by Abdullah Al Nuaimi, the UAE Ambassador to South Korea, as well as representatives from the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) and the Khalifa Economic Zone (KEZAD) Group. Jeollabuk-do was represented by Choi Jae-yong, the Director of the Agricultural Bio-livestock Industry Bureau, along with members of the Food Tech 42 Alliance.This workshop was organized to strengthen the agricultural and food tech cooperation network between the two countries, based on Jeollabuk-do's food tech industry and the UAE's food security strategy, and to promote global expansion.The UAE is enhancing its food production capabilities to achieve its goal of ranking first in the global food security index by 2051 through its "National Food Security Strategy 2051." In June of this year, the AGWA (Agrifood Growth and Water Abundance) cluster was launched to foster innovative technologies, including alternative proteins and reverse osmosis membrane technology.In line with this strategy, Jeollabuk-do plans to strengthen its cooperation and partnership with the UAE to secure global competitiveness in the food tech industry.As a major member of the Food Tech 42 Alliance, SUJISLINK showcased its plant-based meat manufacturing technology called HMMA (High Moisture Meat Analog) at the workshop. This technology, based on plant protein, replicates the texture and flavor of actual meat very closely and is regarded as having a technological edge in the alternative meat market.Link: News2day(http://news2day.co.kr)

 SUJISLINK is accelerating its expansion into international markets. The company announced on the 23rd that it participated in the '2024 FOOD FESTA in Busan,' held at BEXCO in Busan on the 21st. This event, organized by Samsung Welstory, was attended by over 1,000 industry professionals. SUJISLINK has also secured a licensing agreement to use Unilever's global vegan brand, 'The Vegetarian Butcher.' Established in 2010 in the Netherlands, The Vegetarian Butcher is known for its slogan, "Real meat taste, fake meat," and has gained significant popularity across Europe for its innovative plant-based products that serve as alternatives to traditional meat. At the event, SUJISLINK showcased a wide range of plant-based meat alternatives, focusing on high-quality products such as The Vegetarian Butcher, alongside various demonstrations and consultations. On the same day, SUJISLINK was awarded the 'Customer Satisfaction Award,' further proving its capabilities as a food tech company. The company received considerable interest and praise from customer companies during the tasting event, particularly from international buyers. In June, SUJISLINK had already strengthened its market position by capturing the attention of domestic and foreign industry stakeholders at the 'Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition,' which it attended in partnership with Unilever. Having validated the growth potential of the plant-based meat market through discussions with international representatives, SUJISLINK is now focusing on entering markets in the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia. According to market research firm Research and Markets, the U.S. vegan food market is projected to grow at an annual rate of over 11% over the next seven years, potentially reaching $19.07 billion (approximately 26 trillion won) by 2030. The European market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10.9% during the same period. In light of this market outlook, SUJISLINK plans to focus on innovative product development. The plant-based meat market is primarily centered in the U.S. and Europe, and SUJISLINK is utilizing European technology in its products. A representative from SUJISLINK stated in a phone interview with , "The partnership with Unilever and our award at this FOOD FESTA will illustrate that SUJISLINK has reached a global level of technical capability in the food market." They added, "Following the global trend of kimchi and dumplings, we aim to continue the K-food wave with plant-based meat." They also emphasized, "We will do our best to promote our high-quality plant-based products and technologies to more customers and lead the sustainable food industry."Link: News2day(https://www.news2day.co.kr)

  SUJISLINK a participating company in the Food Tech 42 Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the Alliance) from the Seoul metropolitan area, is accelerating its expansion efforts through collaboration with Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeonbuk Bio Convergence Industry Promotion Agency.  The Alliance, spearheaded by Jeonbuk Province to lead the agro-life industry, was established in September last year as a consultative body for open innovation among industry, academia, research, and government sectors.  The Alliance operates two specialized groups: the 'SF (Alternative Food) Group' focused on sustainable food and the 'DX (Digital Transformation) Group' focused on smart manufacturing.  SUJISLINK is a member of the Alliance's SF Group and is the first food tech company in Korea to introduce production facilities for plant-based protein alternatives (HMMA - High Moisture Meat Analogue).  As a key SME capable of mass-producing high-moisture textured protein, SUJISLINK produces a variety of alternative meat products. It also collaborates in various areas, including with The Vegetarian Butcher, a subsidiary of the global company Unilever, to offer vegan sauce products, further expanding its scope.Notably, at the 'Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEOUL FOOD 2024)' held in June, Unilever Food Solutions and SUJISLINK participated with a joint booth, gaining attention as a company with significant growth potential for exploring new domestic and international markets... (Continue)Source: Jeonbuk Domin Ilbo (http://www.domin.co.kr)

  On the 21st, industry reports indicated that SUJISLINK participated in the '2024 Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition (SEOUL FOOD 2024)' from June 11 to 14 in collaboration with Unilever Food Solutions.  SUJISLINK specializes in mass-producing high-moisture textured protein. At the exhibition, they offered visitors the chance to sample their plant-based meat products paired with various vegan sauces from Unilever Food Solutions. The combination of SUJISLINK's plant-based meat and Unilever's sauces was a major highlight.  This event aimed to raise awareness of plant-based meat products and offer more options to vegan consumers. Many domestic and international buyers visited the booths of Unilever Food Solutions and SUJISLINK, showing great interest.  A SUJISLINK representative said, "Our joint booth with Unilever Food Solutions at the Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition attracted a lot of attention. Unilever effectively promoted its sauces, while SUJISLINK took the opportunity to strengthen its presence in the vegan market."Link: News2day (http://m.news2day.co.kr)