Dongwon F&B said "Dongwon Tuna Extract" won the grand prize in the tuna extract institutional sector at the "2026 Korea First Brand Awards," held on the 6th at Hotel Shilla in Jung-gu, Seoul.
Hosted by the Korea Consumer Forum, the "Korea First Brand Awards" is the country's largest brand awards, selecting and honoring brands that consumers expect will lead the year, and marks its 24th anniversary this year.
Dongwon Tuna Extract is a liquid seasoning product made based on Dongwon F&B's tuna processing capabilities, which have kept the No. 1 market share in canned tuna for more than 40 years. It consists of three types: "Dongwon Tuna Extract Jin," "Dongwon Tuna Extract Sun," and "Dongwon Tuna Extract Premium."
Launched in 2022, Dongwon Tuna Extract has grown rapidly, with sales last year increasing by more than 50%, Dongwon F&B said. About 7.5 million bottles were sold cumulatively through 2025.
A Dongwon F&B official said, "It appears that the product's superior quality—unique to Dongwon Tuna Extract—including concentrate from tuna we catch ourselves and a high content of smoked tuna extract, drove consumer satisfaction," adding, "We will continue to establish ourselves as the leading corporations in the tuna extract market through ongoing research and development and active marketing."