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Busan Metropolitan City to Hold Plaque Presentation Ceremony and On-site Roundtable Meeting for Newly Certified Busan Excellent Food Companies

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will visit Hanjin Food Co., Ltd. Plant 2, a newly certified Busan Excellent Food company for 2026, today (June 24) to hold a certification plaque presentation ceremony and an on-site communication roundtable meeting.

This event has been organized to enhance the pride of newly certified Busan Excellent Food companies, increase recognition of outstanding local food brands both within and outside the region, and discuss future development measures for the Busan Excellent Food Certification Program through direct communication with certified companies.

This year, seven products from five companies received new certification. Following a three-week public application period in March, on-site evaluations were conducted for 12 companies that applied for certification. After sample collection and testing, product quality evaluations, and deliberation by the Busan Excellent Food Review Committee, the products were finally selected as Busan Excellent Food products.

The newly certified products are:

• ●“Memories of Busan Fried Fish Jerky Chips” from Hanjin Food Co., Ltd. Plant 2

• ●“Kim & Kim Almond” from Sehwa Seafood Co., Ltd.

• ●“Samihun Traditional Braised Beef Short Ribs” and “Samihun Korean Beef Bone Soup” from Galbigupanjang Co., Ltd.

• ●“Matneung Stick Broth” and “Matneung One-Granule Broth” from Seokha Co., Ltd.

The Busan Excellent Food Certification Program identifies and certifies outstanding local food products with differentiated competitiveness. Certified companies receive support for market development, promotion, and participation in exhibitions, thereby strengthening the growth foundation of Busan’s food industry. Beyond certification itself, the city continuously manages hygiene and quality standards through post-certification monitoring and product inspections.

During the event, the city will present and install the Busan Excellent Food certification plaque at Hanjin Food Co., Ltd. Plant 2 and exchange views with company representatives on support measures for certified companies, product promotion, market expansion, and improvements to the operation of the certification program.

Meanwhile, on June 19, the city also organized a tour and roundtable meeting for Busan Excellent Food member companies, providing an opportunity to share best practices and discuss development strategies among certified businesses. During the meeting, the city listened to challenges faced by companies and provided information on policies such as participation in food exhibitions. It plans to continue discussing and identifying practical support measures to strengthen the competitiveness of local food companies.

Certified companies are also continuing to achieve notable external results. At Seoul Food 2026, held from June 9 to 12, 12 certified companies—up from eight companies the previous year—participated in product promotion activities, buyer consultations, and contract negotiations, making significant efforts to expand market opportunities.

In addition, Deokhwa Food Co., Ltd. achieved the distinction of receiving the Product of the Year Award at the MSC Korea Awards for the fifth consecutive year. The award is presented by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to companies that contribute to expanding the distribution of sustainable seafood products. Seokha Co., Ltd. also recently earned a Two-Star Award for its new product “Matneung Broth in a Cup” at the 2026 Superior Taste Award announced by the globally renowned International Taste Institute (ITI), further demonstrating the quality competitiveness and brand value of Busan Excellent Food companies on the international stage.

Cho Gyu-yul, Director General of the Citizens’ Health Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, stated, “Busan Excellent Food is a representative certification program that showcases the quality, technological capabilities, and brand value of local food companies. We will continue to strengthen on-site communication with certified companies and actively support the growth of Busan Excellent Food as a leading regional food brand through participation in domestic and international exhibitions, promotional activities, and market expansion support.”