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Oh! Gamja and Swingchip displayed in a Chinese store
August 30, 2026
Orion Targets Global Potato Snack Growth as Sales Approach KRW 1 Trillion
Orion recorded KRW 874 billion (USD 672.31 million) in global potato snack sales, with overseas markets contributing 73%, as it expands production in South Korea and China and strengthens Pocachip, Oh! Gamja, Swingchip and Yegam globally.
A potato damaged by extreme heat in Gangwon Province, South Korea, where high temperatures have caused potatoes to rot and soften in the soil
August 13, 2026
Severe heatwave damages potato crops in Gangwon Province, South Korea
Extreme heat in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is damaging potatoes and other crops. Farmers report potatoes rotting in the soil, raising concerns over crop losses and higher agricultural prices ahead of Chuseok.
Orion will produce Pocachip and Swingchip using freshly harvested domestic potatoes and plans to expand production capacity at its Cheongju factory.
June 21, 2026
Orion to use fresh domestic potatoes for Pocachip and Swingchip production
Orion will use freshly harvested domestic potatoes from key growing regions across South Korea to produce Pocachip and Swingchip. The company plans to process around 15K tons of potatoes this year and expand Pocachip production capacity by up to 50%.
Hungritos debuted its Waffle Fries at Seoul Food & Hotel 2026, attracting strong interest from international buyers and foodservice professionals.
June 16, 2026
Hungritos debuts Waffle Fries at Seoul Food and Hotel 2026
Hungritos participated in Seoul Food & Hotel 2026 in South Korea, where it debuted its Waffle Fries made from Dutch potatoes. The event enabled the company to engage with buyers, importers and foodservice professionals from international markets.
Iksan Sweet Potato Mozzarella Burger and Muffin, a collaboration between Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do and McDonald's Korea, surpassed 2.4 million in a month after its launch, setting a new record every day.
August 14, 2025
Iksan Sweet Potato Burger Launched by McDonald Korea Breaks Sales Record
Iksan Sweet Potato Mozzarella Burger and Muffin, a collaboration between Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do and McDonald's Korea, surpassed 2.4 million in a month after its launch, setting a new record every day.
Hungritos Builds Global Bridges at SFH
June 23, 2025
Hungritos Strengthens Global Presence at SFH 2025, South Korea – One Bite at a Time
Hungritos impressed at Seoul Food & Hotel (SFH) 2025 in Seoul with innovative frozen snacks, live demos, and global engagement, strengthening its international presence and export partnerships.
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Hungritos team at their booth during SFH Food and Hotel Seoul 2024, showcasing their premium frozen food range. The event was a significant success for the brand, opening new business opportunities in South Korea.
June 23, 2024
Hungritos wraps up first half of busy 2024 trade show schedule with SFB Food & Hotel Seoul
Indian-origin premium frozen food brand Hungritos wrapped up the first half of the current calendar with a hugely successful SFH Food and Hotel Seoul 2024, in June. 
Food crisis in Ukraine... South Korean domestic potato prices soar.
May 16, 2022
Food crisis in Ukraine... South Korean domestic potato prices soar
Potato prices continue to rise. At the Garak Market in Seoul on the 4th, a box of 20 kg of potatoes was sold at KRW 75,367 (about USD 58.48). Compared to the average value (48,105 won) from 2019 to 2021, it rose by 57%.
South Korean Agritech E Green Global Secures Investment from ADB Ventures to Enhance Asia-Pacific Food Security
December 13, 2021
South Korean 'Microtuber' company E Green Global (EGG) Secures USD 15 million Investment from ADB Ventures
Advanced crop technology company E Green Global Co. Ltd. (EGG) announced that it has raised additional equity funding from ADB Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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July 06, 2020
Las patatas fritas gallegas Bonilla a la Vista también se comen con palillos
Algunos usuarios de Corea del Sur se han hecho eco en las redes sociales de esta particular forma de comer el conocido producto coruñés.
Import of frozen french fries in South Korea from 2008 -2017 in thousands of tons
March 03, 2018
Dutch French Fries gaining ground in South Korea
Dutch potato processing companies are increasing their market share in the South Korean Frozen French Fry market.
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In 2018 the produce section in this South Korean Lotte Mart Grocery store may again include table potatoes from the United States (Courtesy: Yonhap)
December 22, 2017
South Korea Re-Opens Market for Table-Stock potatoes from Idaho, Washington and Oregon
Potatoes USA reports that the South Korean government has reopened its market for table-stock potatoes from the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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In South Korea, Nongshim Co.’s Sumi Potato Chip Honey-Mustard set a new record for domestic snack sales with 3.6 million bags sold in the first month, the Korean snack company announced.
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Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States
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Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States
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