Gov't designates 145 companies to lead S. Korea's food exports

SEOUL -- The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea's food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing in line with the popularity of Korean culture.The companies will participate in the Global Next K-food Project led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, which is designed to help boost K-food exports, according to ministry officials.The project seeks to encourage large businesses to form alliances with small and medium-sized firms to jointly develop and promote food…READ FULL ARTICLE