California Almond Association Participates in the '2022 Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition'

Promoting Increased Almond Imports in Korea Through Network Building and Expansion with Domestic and International Food Industry Stakeholders

[The California Almond Association participated with a booth in the U.S. Pavilion at the '2022 Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition' held at Kintex from June 7 to 10.]

The California Almond Board, promoting natural beauty snacks with California almonds, will participate in the '2022 Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition (SEOUL FOOD 2022)' held for four days from June 7 to 10 at KINTEX in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. The California Almond Board plans to inform domestic and international food industry professionals visiting the event about the nutritional excellence of almonds and the beauty benefits of consuming a handful of almonds daily.

At the California Almond Board's branding booth located in the International Pavilion of Hall 1 at KINTEX, various industry professionals such as nut importers and confectionery and bakery companies will be provided with △nutritional information about almonds △California almond displays △one-on-one meetings. Additionally, booth visitors will be able to learn about the nutritional advantages of a daily handful (30g, about 23 almonds) of almonds as a beauty snack and various ways to use almonds through engaging experience events such as △handful of almonds matching game △roulette spin game, along with receiving generous prizes.

[On the 7th, at the California Almond Association booth at the '2022 Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition' opened at KINTEX in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, general visitors are participating in an event where they can experience the nutritional benefits and consumption methods of almonds.]

The California Almond Board is a non-profit organization representing over 7,600 growing farms and more than 100 processing companies located in the California region, responsible for over 80% of the world's almond production. Participating in the Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition for the third time this year, the California Almond Board will make active efforts to increase almond imports in the Korean market, which has the highest almond consumption among Asian countries, by providing food industry stakeholders with △nutritional information about almonds △introductions to almond suppliers △various information regarding domestic import and distribution.

Kim Min-jung, the Korea representative of the California Almond Board and a nationally certified nutritionist in the United States, said, "We are pleased to be able to meet face-to-face with consumers and industry professionals after the COVID-19 pandemic to share the nutritional benefits, beauty effects, and diverse uses of California almonds." She added, "The California Almond Board will actively participate in various events to understand food industry trends and the latest consumer trends and provide consumers with opportunities to directly experience California almonds through these events."

Meanwhile, almonds, loved for their various nutrients, savory taste, and rich texture, are a natural beauty snack beneficial not only for skin and hair health but also for weight management to maintain a toned body. A handful of almonds (about 23 almonds, 30g) contains 11 essential nutrients including vitamin E (7.3mg), dietary fiber (4g), plant-based protein (6g), and beneficial unsaturated fatty acids (15g). In particular, almonds are rich in alpha-tocopherol form of vitamin E, which corresponds to 67% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin E for Koreans, helping to prevent aging and promote healthy skin and hair.