Kim Young-su, head of ChosunBiz, said on the 23rd, "Technology elevates the taste of food, data designs preferences, and brands complete the experience."
Kim said in opening remarks at the "2025 Foodtech & Trend Conference" held at the Westin Josun Hotel in Sogong-dong, Seoul, that "Foodtech has taken root as 'the technology of taste and the language of the market' that goes beyond simple manufacturing innovation to transform consumer experiences and the industrial ecosystem."
She added, "Foodtech innovation is rewriting our food culture and lifestyle," and "I hope K-food becomes a springboard to leap forward as the world's best industrial model where technology and culture converge."
Hosted by ChosunBiz and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the "2025 Foodtech & Trend Conference" is an event that discovers and promotes promising corporations and Start - Up in the food sector and shares rapidly changing food consumption trends and market shifts.
ChosunBiz first held the Korea Food Awards in 2021. Since 2022, it has expanded into Foodtech, the convergence of food and technology. This year's event explores the future of the food industry under the theme "Foodtech and brands: The technology of taste, strategies that sell."