Korea Agro-Food Trade Corporation Hosts Successful "K-Food Fair B2B" in Los Angeles

Strategic Insights -

The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) Los Angeles Office successfully hosted the "2025 K-Food Fair B2B" in September at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, aiming to boost the export of Korean agri-food products and expand their distribution networks across the United States. The two-day event brought together 43 Korean food companies and 77 U.S. buyers, facilitating over 415 business meetings and resulting in the signing of 11 MOUs valued at approximately USD 9.8 million. The event showcased popular Korean products such as traditional alcoholic beverages and ready-to-eat meals, which garnered strong interest from U.S. importers and retailers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "2025 K-Food Fair B2B" event was hosted by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) Los Angeles Office from September 24 to 25 at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel.
  • A total of 43 Korean food companies and 77 U.S. buyers participated in the event, facilitating 415 business meetings.
  • The event resulted in the signing of 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) valued at approximately USD 9.8 million.
  • Popular product categories showcased at the event included traditional Korean alcoholic beverages and ready-to-eat (HMR) meals, which attracted strong interest from U.S. importers and retailers.
  • The event featured various side programs, including market testing sessions, seminars, and workshops on FDA regulations, customs compliance, and strategic market entry.
  • aT plans to continue building on the momentum of K-Food's growing popularity in the U.S. by expanding B2B networks and forging stronger partnerships with local distributors.
  • Mr. Yu Tae Paik, Director of aT Los Angeles Office, stated that the United States is the world's largest export market for K-Food, and that aT aims to create new global opportunities by connecting K-Food with K-Content fandom and lifestyle trends.

Statistics:

  • 43 Korean food companies participated in the "2025 K-Food Fair B2B" event.
  • 77 U.S. buyers participated in the event.
  • 415 business meetings were conducted during the event.
  • 11 MOUs were signed with a total value of approximately USD 9.8 million.
  • The event was held at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel from September 24 to 25, 2025.

Sources:

  • [AT Center LA]