Table of Contents
- The First Fruit of Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Cooperation
- Operation of Direct Shop at Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center
- A Mutual Growth Platform Connecting Farmers and Consumers
- Affordable Solutions for Preparing Chuseok Ritual Food and Gifts
- Future Plans and Outlook
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The First Fruit of Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Cooperation
On the afternoon of the 8th, Gyeongsangnam-do opened the first local food direct shop at the Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center. This direct shop will serve as the first case of cooperation among Gyeongnam, Busan, and Ulsan to deliver local agricultural products directly to consumers.
This platform is expected to simplify the distribution stage of agricultural products, contributing to delivering local farmers' produce closer to consumers.
About 20 officials from Gyeongnam Province, Busan, Ulsan, Gimhae, and the heads of local agricultural cooperatives gathered for the opening ceremony to share the importance of promoting the consumption of local agricultural products and revitalizing distribution. The launch of this direct shop is anticipated to be the first step towards mutual economic and agricultural development in the region.
Operation of Direct Shop at Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center
A direct shop has been set up on the first floor of the Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center located at 128 Chilsan-ro, Gimhae. This shop has an area of approximately 120㎡ (about 36 pyeong).
The agricultural products displayed and sold here include a total of 66 types and 113 items, categorized by region. In the Gyeongnam region, 31 types and 44 items are provided, while 16 types and 29 items come from Busan and 19 types and 40 items from Ulsan.
This variety of agricultural products offers consumers fresh options.
Main sales items include fresh potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, strawberries, mushrooms, and leafy vegetables. Additionally, traditional liquors, rice cakes, sweet potato processed products, sauces, teas, yogurts, and tofu are also included. Through this, consumers can easily access agricultural products from Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions all in one place.
A Mutual Growth Platform Connecting Farmers and Consumers
The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam local food direct shop plays a significant role in directly connecting producers and consumers beyond just being a sales space for agricultural products. This direct transaction method brings three positive effects: increasing farmers' income, providing stable prices to consumers, and promoting cooperation between regions.
Gyeongnam Province hopes that this direct shop will symbolize solidarity and mutual growth among regions and emphasized that various policies will be pursued to promote local food consumption and revitalize distribution. These efforts are expected to contribute to the revitalization of the local economy and enhance the sustainability of agriculture.
Affordable Solutions for Preparing Chuseok Ritual Food and Gifts
The recently opened local food direct shop is expected to be useful for preparing ritual foods and gifts for the upcoming Chuseok holiday. Here, fresh agricultural products and processed goods delivered directly from the production area can be purchased at lower prices than the market, reducing the costs needed for the ritual table.
Moreover, various items such as traditional liquor, processed foods, health foods, and fruit gift sets are available, making it suitable for Chuseok gift sets. In this regard, the local food direct shop is recommended as the best place to prepare for the holiday economically and fruitfully.
Future Plans and Outlook
Starting with the opening of the direct shop in Gimhae, Gyeongnam Province plans to expand the distribution network of local foods through cooperation with Busan and Ulsan. Specifically, by 2026, direct shops are expected to open in Busan and Ulsan, which is anticipated to promote local agricultural product consumption and contribute to the revitalization of food distribution.
The establishment of local food direct shops in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region is expected to create a virtuous cycle beneficial to both farmers and consumers, playing an important role in strengthening the sustainability of regional agriculture and the competitiveness of the food industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Where is the first local food direct shop in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region located?
The first local food direct shop in Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam opened on the first floor of the Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center.
The first local food direct shop in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region is located on the first floor of Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center at 128 Chilsan-ro, Gimhae. It operates as a space of about 36 pyeong (120㎡) where local agricultural products can be freshly purchased in one place. This direct shop is the first case to directly provide agricultural products from the three regions of Gyeongnam, Busan, and Ulsan to consumers, symbolizing local cooperation.
Q. What types and number of agricultural products are sold at the direct shop?
A total of 66 types and 113 items are sold, categorized by Gyeongnam, Busan, and Ulsan regions.
At the Gimhae Agricultural and Fisheries Comprehensive Distribution Center direct shop, a total of 66 types and 113 items of agricultural products are displayed and sold. In the Gyeongnam region, 31 types and 44 items are provided, in Busan 16 types and 29 items, and in Ulsan, 19 types and 40 items of fresh agricultural products are provided. Major sales items include fresh agricultural products such as potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, strawberries, mushrooms, leafy vegetables, as well as a variety of processed products like traditional liquor, rice cakes, sweet potato processed products, sauces, teas, yogurts, and tofu.
Q. What advantages does the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam local food direct shop provide to producers and consumers?
It increases farmers' income, offers stable prices, and promotes cooperation between regions.
The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam local food direct shop serves as a mutual growth platform directly connecting producers and consumers. It simplifies the distribution stages of agricultural products, increasing farmers' income while providing fresh ingredients to consumers at a more reasonable price. Additionally, it enhances cooperation between the Gyeongnam, Busan, and Ulsan regions, contributing to revitalizing the local economy and strengthening the sustainability of agriculture.
Q. How can the local food direct shop assist in preparing for the Chuseok holiday?
It's the optimal place to prepare ritual food and gifts affordably and freshly.
The approaching Chuseok holiday makes the local food direct shop particularly helpful for purchasing ritual foods and gifts. It allows consumers to buy fresh agricultural products and processed goods delivered directly from the production area for lower prices than market price, reducing the costs for holiday preparations. Various items like traditional liquors, processed foods, health foods, and fruit gift sets are available, enabling economical and fruitful holiday preparations.
Q. What are the future plans for the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam local food direct shop?
Plans to open direct shops in Busan and Ulsan to expand the distribution network are underway.
Gyeongsangnam-do plans to further expand the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam local food distribution network through cooperation with Busan and Ulsan, beginning with the opening of the Gimhae direct shop. By 2026, direct shops are expected to be established in Busan and Ulsan, which will greatly contribute to promoting the consumption of local agricultural products and revitalizing food distribution. Such growth plans are expected to have a positive impact on the sustainability of local agriculture and economic revitalization.
