Korea Food Research Institute
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| Motto | "A world-class food research institute contributing to a healthy Korea" |
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| Established | December 31, 1987 |
| Research type | Government-funded research institute |
| Affiliations | University of Science and Technology (South Korea) |
| Website | www |
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The Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI; Korean: 재단법인 한국식품연구원) is a government-funded research institute in South Korea under the Ministry of Science and ICT, supervised by the National Research Council of Science & Technology (South Korea). The institute was established to develop and disseminate technologies for processing, storing, and distributing agricultural, livestock, and marine products, aiming to enhance the technological foundation of the food industry.[1]
In 2009, the relocation of the institute to North Jeolla Province was confirmed. It officially moved from Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, to Wanju County in September 2017.
Mission
[edit]The mission of KFRI is to contribute to public health and quality of life by conducting research on metabolic functions, functional foods, food safety and distribution technologies, and food processing based on convergence technologies.[citation needed]
Functions
[edit]- Research and development of food functionalities and new materials and processes
- Development of food storage, distribution, and safety technologies
- Globalization of traditional Korean foods
- Analysis, information provision, standardization, and foundational research
- Support for government and private sectors through technology policies, testing, certification, and commercialization
ASEAN-ROK Program
[edit]In the early 1990s, based on past experience with German GTZ cooperation, Korea launched postharvest management collaboration projects with ASEAN nations. Since 1994, Dr. Kim Dong-man of KFRI has led cooperation in postharvest technologies for fresh agricultural products in economically and technologically developing countries like Myanmar and Vietnam.[2][3][4]
Postharvest Technology Training Centre in Myanmar
[edit]As part of a KOICA-funded initiative, the Korea Food Research Institute established the Postharvest Technology Training Centre in Myanmar to address the country’s significant post-harvest losses. This project was led by Kim Dong-man, who directed the efforts to improve agricultural distribution infrastructure. In recognition of his contributions, he received an official commendation from the Vice President of Myanmar in 2015.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Yang Chul-seung (24 June 2009). "Exploring Korea's science and technology hubs - Korea Food Research Institute". Popular Science Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 28 January 2010.
- ^ "President of the Philippines to award certificate of appreciation to KFRI researchers". The Korea Economic Daily. 14 June 2002.
- ^ "KFRI-Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture signs MOU" (Press release). Archived from the original on 8 December 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Kim Dong-man receives award from Myanmar government". Food & Beverage News. 16 March 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015.