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| Voula Tegou from Greece gives a presentation about organic food products from the European Union during an EU organic event in Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of Hellenic Trading |
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Organic food products ranging from fruits, olive oil and wine sourced from the European Union (EU) are poised to approach the Korean market, showcasing their superior quality, which is attributed to the favorable climate conditions and certified organic farming methods.
Bio Net West Hellas, a group of organic producers in Greece, and the Bulgarian Organic Products Association hosted an event introducing organic products from the EU in Seoul, Tuesday, in cooperation with the Korean company, Hellenic Trading.
"This event brings all of us together around the Greek philosophy of wine. Greece is actually the mother of viticulture," Konstantinos Daskalopoulos, a counselor at the Embassy of Greece in Seoul, said. "Tonight's opportunity is about sharing also other great products from Greek soil like kiwis."
During a presentation on organic food products from the European Union ― specifically Greece and Bulgaria ― Voula Tegou from Novacert Limited said, "This European program is to promote and increase the awareness of organic products that are produced in Greece and Bulgaria in the markets of South Korea, Norway and Switzerland."
Tegou highlighted key organic food items from the region, including citrus fruits, watermelon, melon, kiwi, olive oil, dairy products and organic wine.
Korean nutritionist Moon Da-som provided a brief explanation of the benefits of organic food, including reduced exposure to chemicals and higher levels of nutrients and antioxidants like vitamin C and iron.
She also introduced some recipes using EU organic products such as orange canapes, baked brie cheese and olive marinade.
