Expanding Korea’s international export potentials in Organic food
The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service (NAQS) announced that it will launch the ‘2026 Organic Processed Food Export Promotion Support Project ‘ starting on the April 20th to help domestic organic processed foods enter overseas markets . It is expected to contribute to expanding sales channels by providing customized support, ranging from export preparation to connecting overseas buyers , to certified organic processed food businesses facing difficulties in entering overseas markets .
In particular , the basic export education and customized counseling, which are being introduced for the first time this year , plan to provide practical assistance by identifying company-specific difficulties through preliminary diagnoses ranging from export tips , and offering 1:1 customized counseling by experts .
In addition , export consultation meetings are held in various ways, such as inviting overseas buyers from the United States , the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom , Canada , Thailand, etc., holding on-site consultation meetings , and online briefing sessions .
Finally , we plan to provide extensive support for companies participating in the world’s largest international organic food exhibition (BIOFACH, February 2027 , Germany ) , including providing consultation desks , interpretation, and the production of promotional materials in foreign languages . After consultations, we will actively support the conclusion of contracts by systematically managing responses to buyer requests and practical contract management .
Applications can be made individually or in duplicate for each support item , and certified organic processed food businesses wishing to apply can do so through the Eco-friendly Certification Management Information System from April 20 to May 15 .
Kim Cheol, Director of the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service, stated, “We will revitalize the domestic eco-friendly industry by strengthening the export competitiveness of organic processed food companies and actively support participating companies so that they can grow into leading players in the international eco-friendly market.”
