Pungnyeon FC Co., Ltd. is advancing global distribution by supplying its core export products in compliance with U.S. FDA regulatory requirements for export and food distribution, while maintaining the same specifications used in its domestic operations. The company states that, rather than separating products for overseas markets, it applies identical raw materials, processes, and quality control standards, aiming to provide consistent and reliable quality for international partners and consumers.

The company’s current export lineup includes plant-based, soy-protein gochujang, IQF frozen bibimbap made with Korean-grown rice, and six varieties of quick-frozen namul vegetables (shiitake mushrooms, seasoned radish strips, julienned carrots, spinach, bracken fern, and bellflower root). All products are designed based on the same formulations and specifications used in domestic stores, with a focus on minimizing quality variation across international distribution environments.

Building on a 50-year, two-generation gochujang-making heritage, Pungnyeon FC has modernized its traditional recipe into a plant-based, soy-protein-based gochujang aligned with contemporary dietary trends and evolving ESG considerations. Industry observers view this as an example of reinterpreting a traditional Korean condiment through the lens of functionality and ethical consumption.

▶IQF Frozen Bibimbap Made with Korean-Grown Rice

This product applies IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology to preserve the texture of rice grains and maintain moisture balance. Notably, it incorporates the same namul vegetables and plant-based gochujang used in Pungnyeon FC’s domestic stores, enabling consumers worldwide to prepare a Jeonju-style bibimbap in approximately three minutes using a microwave. Analysts note that the design reduces reliance on kitchen expertise while maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.

▶Plant-Based Gochujang

While preserving the traditional flavor profile of gochujang, this formulation adopts a plant-based, soy-protein-based blend that excludes animal-derived ingredients. The product is currently distributed under a refrigerated storage and quality management system, with an emphasis on maintaining fermentation stability and long-term quality throughout extended distribution routes.
Pungnyeon FC reports that it is gradually reviewing potential certification pathways and compliance options for vegan and Halal standards in response to future global market requirements.

▶Six Varieties of Quick-Frozen Namul Vegetables

The namul set—shiitake mushrooms, seasoned radish strips, julienned carrots, spinach, bracken fern, and bellflower root—is designed to balance the color, texture, and nutritional profile central to bibimbap. The quick-freezing process minimizes cellular damage to raw ingredients and reduces moisture loss and texture degradation after thawing.
Industry sources also note that these vegetables can be applied beyond bibimbap to gimbap, side dishes, rice bowls, lunch boxes, and other Korean-style menu items, positioning them as versatile, multi-use ingredients across foodservice and retail formats. Standardized cutting specifications and portion ratios further support consistency in overseas preparation environments.

Industry analysts describe Pungnyeon FC’s export strategy as an approach that goes beyond simple product shipment, instead operating in parallel across overseas Korean restaurant models and frozen bibimbap-centered retail distribution channels. This dual-track structure is viewed as enhancing operational efficiency and predictability in quality management for international buyers and distribution partners.