The 'Korea Organic Star Product Contest' held at BEXCO in Busan is the nation's most prestigious organic food competition, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Organic Farming Association, and sponsored by organizations such as the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT). It was held at the exhibition hall of the 23rd Eco-friendly Organic Trade Fair.

This year, around 400 items across four categories — grains, vegetables, fruits, and processed foods — were submitted. A panel of 12 judges evaluated the entries based on color, appearance, and taste. “Nenia Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juice” ranked first among processed products made with eco-friendly agricultural ingredients and received the Prime Minister’s Award, the highest honor in the processed food category. 

A. Hosts: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Korea Organic Farming Association (KOFA)

B. Organizer: Korea Organic Farming Association (KOFA)

C. Criteria: 70% or more of main ingredients must be organic or pesticide-free

D. Judging Items: Taste, marketability, eco-certification (of ingredients), creativity, packaging

E. Judging Method: Judges’ evaluation + consumer evaluation = final ranking determined by highest scores

F. Result: Awarded the Prime Minister’s Award (1st place among processed products using eco-friendly agricultural ingredients)

"Nenia Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juice" is a tangerine juice made from pesticide-free tangerines grown in Jeju, including 10% tangerine peel, to maintain a refreshing taste while enhancing nutritional value. It is certified as a processed food made from pesticide-free ingredients and also holds HACCP certification.

With this award as momentum, Nenia will continue to improve the quality and diversity of eco-friendly processed foods made with eco-friendly agricultural products, in pursuit of safe and healthy food.

△ Winner of the Prime Minister’s Award at the Organic Star Product Contest. (Photo provided by Monthly Eco-friendly)