Discussions regarding the promotion of the alternative food industry as a response to climate change took place at the National Assembly.On the 29th, So Byung-hoon (Democratic Party, Gyeonggi Province's Gwangju City), Chairman of the National Assembly’s Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee, and Kim Yun-deok (Democratic Party, Jeonju City), a member of the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, jointly hosted a policy roundtable on "Promoting the Alternative Food Industry as a Response to Climate Change" at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building.The roundtable included a presentation from Lee Chang-won, a professor involved in Woosuk University's LINC 3.0 Project, followed by discussions featuring participants from Gimje City, Jeonju City, the National Food Cluster, Suzy's Link, the Korean Dietitians Association, Jeonju Food, and other relevant parties. (continue)Link: Korean rural broadcasting (https://www.newskr.kr/)

SUJISLINK, a company specializing in the production and distribution of processed meat products, is seeking investment. With this funding, the company aims to accelerate its entry into the alternative meat market.According to industry sources dated the 16th, SUJISLINK is currently in the process of attracting investment from institutional investors. The purpose is to raise capital needed for building equipment and facilities that comply with international export regulations. As of the end of last year, the largest shareholder of SUJISLINK was CEO Lee Se-hee, who holds a 52.25% stake in the company. Special related parties hold 28% of the shares, while the remaining 20% is owned by financial investors. (continue)Link: The bell (https://thebell.co.kr/)

A symposium focusing on future market prospects and growth drivers in the alternative protein food industry took place. SUJISLINK, a FoodTech agricultural corporation, hosted the 'Joint Symposium on the Alternative Protein Food Industry' at Jeonbuk National University on the 24th, where they presented solutions. The symposium was organized to seek sustainable sources of protein-rich foods.It was co-hosted by SUJISLINK, Unilever Korea Co., Ltd., the Local Resource Development Institute Co., Ltd., the Jeonnong Bio-Material Research Institute, and the Jeonbuk Bio-Industry Convergence Institute. (continue)Link: NBNews (https://www.nbntv.kr/)

The 'Gyeonggi Province Excellence in Food (G Mark) Certification' is a program through which the governor of Gyeonggi Province certifies high-quality agricultural products produced within the province. This certification allows consumers to trust the quality of the products and aims to enhance both domestic and international competitiveness. As of January 2023, 337 businesses have received G Mark certification, and each business strives to produce exceptional agricultural, fishery, and processed food products.Kyeongin Economy plans to explore SUJISLINK, Gyeonggi Province's G Mark certified businesses, to examine their continuous efforts and the results of their work. (continue)Link: Kyeongin Newspaper (https://www.gnewsbiz.com/)

Paju-based agricultural corporation SUJISLINK in Wollong-myeon has drawn attention for announcing its commitment to the global trend of ESG management (environmental, social, and governance), which is unusual for an agricultural corporation.On the 21st, SUJISLINK held an ESG vision declaration ceremony, where the company set shared goals for employees and management to work towards together. Since its founding in 2016 as a ready-to-eat meal specialist, SUJISLINK has recently expanded into a plant-based alternative protein FoodTech company.The joint effort between labor and management in promoting ESG is aimed at preparing for the completion and full operation of an environmentally friendly facility designed for the large-scale production of plant-based alternative protein, a first in Korea, with an investment of around 18 billion won by July. (continue)Link: Kyeonggi Newspaper (https://www.kyeonggi.com/)