As demand for seafood products increases worldwide, there are growing calls for the development of a "blue food" industry. Expanding human resources and infrastructure through organizational reorganization of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the competent ministry
However, it has been pointed out that legislation should be strengthened to establish specialized institutions to foster the blue food tech industry. According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, as of the 21st, the export value of seaweed is the largest single seafood food item.
This is the first time in history that an item has exceeded 1 trillion won (approximately 110 billion yen). In September of this year, the Korean government established the ``1st Nori Industry Promotion Basic Plan (2023-2027)'', which is a legal plan.
Efforts have been made to create a foundation for industrial development. The Korean government plans to devote all its efforts to fostering the ``blue food'' industry, including the development of not only seaweed but also high-value-added seafood processed foods.
. In this year's main business promotion plan, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries aims to develop 100 companies with exports exceeding $10 million and strengthen centralized and linked export marketing in order to strengthen the export power of blue food.
The government has announced that it will promote the development of Blue foods, which are considered an important source of protein along with meat, are also recognized as having high value in terms of food security and sustainable food systems. Fisheries
When it comes to food, they emit fewer greenhouse gases than livestock products such as cows and pigs, making them better for the environment. In order to foster the blue food industry and create high added value, we
There is a growing need for support for This is because it is necessary to apply technologies such as cultured fish meat using cell culture technology to provide consumers with services that take market demand into consideration.
The Korea Marine and Fisheries Institute (KMI) stated in a report titled ``Study on the necessity of introducing a blue food tech specialized agency'' that ``the future food industry will be based on personal preferences and health concerns.''
It is expected that the world will evolve to meet the demand for products and services that suit people's minds and lifestyles,'' and that ``to achieve this, technological advancement is essential.''
KMI recommends that it is necessary to secure technological development capabilities centered on blue food and to create an ecosystem as a new industry. KMI is “research and development, investment, commercialization, branding and policy support.
It is necessary to create an industrial ecosystem, including preparations for assistance." It has also been pointed out that the organization's infrastructure needs to be expanded. In the agricultural field, the Rural Development Agency, which is under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, and Food, handles rural-related matters.
It plays a role in the implementation and dissemination of science and technology policy. In addition, in December 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Food will change the name of the previous "Food Industry Policy Division" to "Food Tech Policy Division" and
The country is strengthening its policy on security. On the other hand, in the case of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the ``Export Processing Promotion Division'' within the Fisheries Policy Office handles both export and processing operations and food operations. KMI is ``Blue Foodte''
Considering the industrial value of the food industry, food operations should be upgraded to a department and the foundation for promoting policies should be prepared.''
In order to establish a specialized organization to foster the blue food tech industry, it is necessary to improve the legal and institutional environment.
It is pointed out that there is a need to be prepared. KMI emphasizes, ``The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries needs to develop a plan for the development of the blue food tech industry, and systematically manage and cultivate the industry.''
2023/12/24 07:05 KST
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