Won Six Gold Medals at the International Meat Trade Fair
Completed Domestic Meat Processing Technology School to Participate in Competition
Appointed as Ambassador for the German Federal Meat Association
Former Major League Baseball player Kim Byunghyun's efforts in the food service industry have been recognized at a prestigious international competition. On May 17, Kim announced on his social media (SNS) that he participated in the International Meat Trade Fair (IFFA), held from May 3 to May 8 at Messe Frankfurt in Germany, and won six gold medals and one silver medal.
Former baseball player ByungHyun Kim, who also played in the US Major League, received recognition for his efforts in the food service industry at a prestigious international competition. On the 17th, ByungHyun Kim announced on his social media (SNS) that he participated in the International Meat Trade Fair (IFFA), held from the 3rd to the 8th at Messe Frankfurt in Germany, and won six gold medals and one silver medal. ByungHyun Kim Instagram
After achieving results beyond expectations, Kim Byunghyun said, "It feels like I have tasted the thrill I felt when I won my first championship in the Major League again after about 24 years," and added, "Winning six gold medals in Germany, the land of ham and sausage, has even greater significance." Since 1949, IFFA has been held every three years and is considered the world's leading meat industry expo, covering 'meat processing,' 'meat packaging,' and 'meat sales.'
The event features not only exhibitions of slaughterhouse equipment and various meat processing technologies, but also competitions where Europe's top masters showcase their skills using meat. Seventy 'Meister' experts, who are regarded as the artisans of German meat processing, personally judge the products, so only those that meet the highest standards can win medals. All meats used in products, such as ham and sausage, must be prepared and handled directly by the participant, and must maintain a high level of quality. While taste is important, products must not compromise the essence of the meat and must incorporate authentic German techniques to receive high scores.
To launch his product, Byunghyun Kim completed a six-month course at the domestic meat processing technology school 'Homme Meisterschule' to acquire technical skills. After long preparation, Byunghyun Kim exhibited a total of seven products at this expo, including budaejjigae and hamburger steak, and all products were recognized by the 'Meister' experts, earning six gold medals and one silver medal. Byunghyun Kim Instagram
To launch his products, Kim Byunghyun completed a six-month course at the domestic meat processing technology school 'Humme Meisterschule,' acquiring technical skills. After long preparation, Kim exhibited a total of seven products at this expo, including budaejjigae and hamburger steak, and all of his products were recognized by the 'Meister' experts, earning six gold medals and one silver medal. Kwon Byungseon, Secretary General of Humme Meisterschule, who observed Kim's preparation process, said, "His attitude toward meat processing and every step of cooking was sincere," and added, "That is why I recommended he participate in the competition, and I naturally expected him to achieve excellent results."
Local officials in Germany were also surprised by Kim Byunghyun's achievements, given his Major League Baseball background, and appointed him as an ambassador for the German Federal Meat Association. Kim added, "As an ambassador, I will promote the excellence of ham and sausage. I will focus on creating processed meat products that many people can enjoy in a healthy way."
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