SUJISLINK, a leading FoodTech company in Paju, has been chosen as an IBK Family Business by IBK Bank, making it the first agricultural corporation in Paju to receive this designation. On the 14th, SUJISLINK (led by CEO Lee Se-hee) announced that it was selected for the IBK Family Business program, which supports outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises through IBK Bank's rigorous evaluation process.SUJISLINK was recognized for its strong performance in areas such as revenue, corporate credit rating, financial stability, and technological competitiveness.Established in October 2016, SUJISLINK initially focused on meat processing and ready-to-eat meals but has since expanded into other areas. (continue)Link: Kyeonggi Newspaper (https://kyeonggi.com/)

SUJISLINK is a ready-to-eat meal manufacturer in Paju, established in 2016 by a team of experienced executives and specialists in food manufacturing and distribution.The company is currently growing as a FoodTech business based on three management principles: quality management, environmental sustainability, and ethical practices.  Lee Se-hee, the CEO, founded the company with a passion for health and diet foods. She was inspired by the question, "Is there a way to make lifelong consumption of chicken breast enjoyable?“ This led her to create SUJISLINK. Lee emphasizes quality as the top priority of the business and concentrates on continuous research and development. As a result, the company succeeded in improving the dry texture of chicken breast in its products.SUJISLINK has also developed special meals such as weight control meals and diabetic-friendly meals. The company's growth has accelerated thanks to its diverse product offerings. To achieve sustainable growth for everyone, SUJISLINK is investing in and researching the plant-based alternative protein market. (continue)Link: Kyeonggi Newspaper (https://kgnews.co.kr/)

Ourhome (led by CEO Koo Ji-eun) has signed a partnership agreement with SUJISLINK (led by CEO Lee Se-hee), a company specializing in the production and distribution of processed meat products, to jointly develop plant-based meat products.Under this agreement, the two companies will work together on joint research and development as well as commercialization of plant-based meat products using HMMA (High Moisture Meat Analogue), a manufacturing technique known for producing advanced plant-based meat products.The companies will also establish a cooperative framework to ensure the successful market entry of new plant-based meat products and to expand the domestic market for alternative meat.The plant-based meat that the companies plan to launch using HMMA technology features a micro-porous structure, giving it moisture content, taste, and texture similar to real meat.Existing alternative meat products made with dry textured protein have primarily been limited to ground meat, minced products, and sausages, whereas the new plant-based meat made with wet textured protein allows for the production of differentiated high-quality alternative meat in the form of marinated meats, chicken breasts, and other whole cuts, according to the companies. (continue)Link: Food and Beverage Newspaper (https://thinkfood.co.kr/)

"Currently, Jeonbuk needs to adapt to changes in crops due to the climate crisis, transitioning from rice farming to alternative crops like leafy greens or legumes, " stated Lee Gwi-jae, a professor from the Department of Biotechnology at Jeonbuk National University, during a forum on "Crisis in Rural Areas and Strategies for Jeonbuk's Development" held on the 14th.Professor Lee emphasized that "rice farming produces methane gas during the decomposition of organic matter underwater, contributing to global warming. This could negatively impact farmers' income if a carbon tax is introduced in the future."He added, "While the national average ratio of paddy fields to dry fields is 51:49, in Jeonbuk, the ratio is 68:32, indicating the need to increase the proportion of dry fields." He also noted, "There is a need to increase the production of crops like soybeans, which are currently being imported, to prepare for the growth of the alternative meat market.“ (continue)Link: Saejeonbuk Newspaper (http://sjbnews.com/)

"Startup 'Gravy Lab' (led by CEO Oh Ji-yeon), which operates an AI- and ML-based career coaching platform, announced on the 2nd that it has entered into a partnership with ESG-focused FoodTech company SUJISLINK (led by CEO Lee Se-hee) to provide HR solutions.Through this partnership, Gravy Lab will provide HR solutions to SUJISLINK, a rapidly growing company with expertise in FoodTech. The plan includes providing solutions for talent recruitment and development, as well as organizational culture building, in phases.SUJISLINK is a well-regarded FoodTech company known for its technology and quality, specializing in ready-to-eat meals.“ (continue)Link: Moneytoday (https://news.mt.co.kr/)