KGCCI(Korea-German Chamber of Commerce in Korea) welcomed interested parties to the company presentation and the networking with German F&B enterprises in Seoul on Nov. 19 at the Millennium Seoul Hilton. This event aimed to find a mutual cooperation and potential business possibility between German and Korean enterprises in the field of Food and Beverage industry.

Under the support of Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture Germany, various leading German enterprises enlarged their understanding of the Korean market and found potential business partners in Korea, according to KGCCI.

The Korean market is a huge potential field for German F&B enterprises, especially a positive future will be expected due to the demand on high quality, healthy and trendy F&B products by Korean consumers. The German enterprises have a long tradition of the industry and offer high quality products with certifications. Under this circumstance, German enterprises are ready to accept the demands of Korean consumers and suitable for being an available business partner, said KGCCI spokesperson.

For reference of readers, the participant information is as below.

Ancor Group GmbH (www.ancor-group.de)

Ancor GmbH was founded in 2011 by Mr. Waldemar Schlemmer with headquarters in Bad Mergentheim. After intensive test analyses in terms of taste and design and a positive response from

target groups, the brand Kaif Energy was born. Since then, the productline has been extended according to customer demands. Since 2015, the Ancor product family has turned into Ancor Group GmbH.

Customers are the focus of the company’s product development. Partnerships are created with other

businesses, including as private labels. The Ancor Group GmbH currently sells in more than 20 countries and is growing sustainably from year to year. The drinks are produced to 100% in Germany and are shipped worldwide directly from the filling line. The products are all certified with Halal, Kosher, IFS, FDA and SGS.

Products:

Energy drinks

Becksteiner Winzer eG (www.becksteiner-winzer.de)

Becksteiner Winzer is a German winery which is located at the region between Baden and Franconia.

The limestone with its minerals deeply in the ground together with the cool climate let grow fruity and

fresh wines with a fine flavour and a nice mineral touch – rich enjoyment. The winery Becksteiner Winzer was founded in 1894 as a cooperative, when 18 winegrowers began to work together. Today their vineyards have an area of 250 ha, that means 2.500.000 m². With approximately 3.000.000 bottles per year Becksteiner Winzer has a very good readiness for delivery. The grape variety is divided in 50 % red and 50 % white. The wines have plenty of international prizes, e. g. the international wine competition Berlin Wine Trophy or the AWC Vienna but also the famous Gault&Millau and the winegrowers association describe them as one of the best cooperatives. In the year 2014 they were the best cooperative of Germany. The product range of Becksteiner Winzer consists of still wines white, rosé and red but also of proseccos and sparkling wines (méthode champenoise) white and rosé. The quality goes from basic wines to premium, outstanding and perfect ones.

Products:

Wines, proseccos and sparkling wines

Extrawurst International GmbH (www.extrawurst.info/en/)

"Extrawurst" is a German Fast-Food-Franchise chain created in 1981. Since june 2017 it also sells master and territory franchise licenses internationally for its economically fully developed quick service

restaurant (QSR) market concept. The company integrates its own modern family butcher’s shop

„Bittner“, founded 1921, to its meat and sausage production. It combines confidential family recipes for

the legendary German „Bratwurst“, with its personal traditional German butcher know-how. This way

the economically and culturally diverging expectations and taste preferences of their clients in the

rapidly growing fast food markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and the Americas can be met. The

business concept is based on the internationally famous and iconic German „Bratwurst“as well as

further unique German meat products and fast food menus that together with the innovative and

contemporary design of the environment of the standardized QSR-modules create a unique taste

experience and justify the high degree of recognition of the brand.

Products:

German premium sausage & meat products, business concept, franchise of the brand environment

„Extrawurst“, Master Franchise license

Haus Rabenhorst O. Lauffs GmbH & Co. KG (www.haus-rabenhorst.de)

A company with strong brands and clear values. With a family tradition of more than 200 years, Haus

Rabenhorst is the leading German producer of high-quality premium pure juices. We select the best

raw materials to be handcrafted in a gentle way. Our product range consists of a fine selection of allnatural

and organic juices offering an unexcelled taste and specific health benefits. The core

competence of Rabenhorst lies in the knowledge of the very best that nature has to offer and how to

integrate its active substances into healthy foods. A unique range of healthy children´s juices under the

brand name Rotbaeckchen completes a full assortment made for people from the very best nature has

to offer.

In addition to juices, the company produces gluten-free and lactose-free pastries, biscuits, pasta and

breads under the brand name 3 PAULY.

Products:

Premium organic pure juices from fruits and vegetables, food supplements

Heimatsmühle GmbH & Co. KG (www.heimatsmuehle.com)

Heimatmühle GmbH & Co. KG is a successful family-run milling company in its sixth generation. The

family Ladenburger has lived and worked on the company-own mill since 1808 which is based in

Aalen in Baden-Wurttemberg. New technology and innovative processes ensure the production of

high quality grain and milling products. Furthermore, a gentle processing of natural resources and an

energy efficient production are a particular focus for the Heimatsmühle. It is also a specialist in organic

flour products. All raw materials for the flours are predominantly obtained from producers in the

region, who are personally visited and audited regularly.

Products:

Variety of flours, including organically certified flours, muesli, biscuits, noodles, snack products,

baking ingredients and mixes, assortment of tees

Kreyenhop & Kluge GmbH & Co. KG (www.kreyenhop.com)

The company has been importing Asian food for more than 80 years. The company offers a wide range

of products including frozen vegetables, Asian spices, rice and noodle ready meals and all sorts of Asian

snacks. Kreyenhop & Kluge has its own fleet of vehicles, which enables it to be the most reliable partner

for all its customers. Over the years, the company has developed a lot of know-how in the food retailing

sector. Moreover, it has offices in its partner countries, enabling it to maintain good relations with its

local Asian partners. Kreyenhop & Kluge is currently establishing a framework for the export of German

and Asian food products to several Asian countries. Kreyenhop & Kluge aims to be the best and most

reliable partner to its Asian customers. For many years, it has developed a good network in Asia and

now possesses a great deal of experience with Asian cultures and trade customs.

Products:

Wine, Mixed wine beverages

Kriegl Essig (www.kriegl.com)

Kriegl Essig is a family business from Lower Bavaria defined by quality and original taste. Longstanding

customer relationships are a result of customer satisfaction and mutual appreciation. Since

1950, the company has been brewing vinegar specialties using traditional methods on beech

woodrolling shavings and in the submersible process. Starting with three types of vinegar, the range

has now expanded to over 60 different vinegar specialties through ongoing product development. The

assortment includes liquid vinegar specialties, fine fruit balsamicos, salad dressings from certified

organic farming as well as fruit vinegar and cremas. Kriegl Essig is Kosher, Naturland, Bio-Kreis and

IFS certified.

Products:

vinegar specialties (conventional vinegar, fruit vinegar, balsamic vinegar from various fruit wines,

including organic products, salad dressings, vinegar drinks and household vinegar

W.u.H. Küchle GmbH & Co. KG (www.kuechle.de)

More than 150 years ago, in 1864, Jakob Küchle laid the foundation for the traditional manufacturer of

the first baked wafers. In the meantime, the company is still family-owned in the fourth generation.

The brand „Küchle“ is the market leader for edible wafer paper and baking wafers. All major retailer

are selling the brand. A well balanced mix of innovation and tradition and the high quality are the key

for our success.

The company is especially well-known for its flavored and printed edible paper. It is exporting into

more than 25 countries including Thailand as No. 1.

Products:

Edible paper, printable wafer paper for cake decorating, wafer products