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Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
CJ CheilJedang's Bibigo appoints K-pop group Seventeen as brand ambassador
Korean food and beverage company CJ CheilJedang announced Monday that its global food brand Bibigo has selected K-pop boy band, Seventeen, as its first-ever global brand ambassador. The campaign, aimed at connecting with Gen Z consumers around the world, will roll out under the slogan 'Taste What's Beyond.' As part of the campaign, Bibigo will release a short-form video on Tuesday through its global Instagram, TikTok, and X channels, showcasing Seventeen members enjoying signature Bibigo items such as gimbap, corn dogs, and tteokbokki. A dedicated campaign microsite will also launch Friday. On the same day, Bibigo will debut limited-edition collaborative products featuring Seventeen's signature colors through CJ The Market and Olive Young's online mall. These include seaweed snacks, cup tteokbokki, gochujang, and ssamjang. A special booth at the K-pop band's 10th anniversary 'B-Day Party' at Sebitseom in Seoul will distribute 20,000 of these products, and fans can also participate in an event for exclusive photo cards. Later this year, Bibigo will expand the campaign globally with new collaborative products and events in key markets including Japan and the US. 'By partnering with Seventeen, we hope to connect with more consumers worldwide and significantly drive awareness for our brand,' said Global Chief Marketing Officer of CJ Foods Stephan Czypionka. 'Through this campaign, we aim to showcase Bibigo and Korean food to a broader audience in a fun and engaging way.'
Korea Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
CJ Cheiljedang Q1 net plunges 62.9% on weak domestic demand
South Korean food company CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter net profit plunged 62.9 percent from a year earlier due to weak domestic demand. Net profit for the three months ended March fell to 57.4 billion won ($40.5 million), down from 154.6 billion won in the same period last year, the company said in a regulatory filing. "A prolonged slump in the domestic food market and relatively lower sales of high-end amino acid for livestock compared with the first quarter of last year ate into the quarterly bottom line," a company spokesperson said. Livestock feed affiliate CJ Feed&Care, wholly owned by CJ Cheiljedang, focuses on businesses in Southeast Asia. CJ Cheiljedang plans to launch more localized dumpling products under CJ's Bibigo brand, along with other food items, in global markets. It also aims to further promote amino acid and savory ingredients to boost sales. Operating profit dropped 11.4 percent to 333.2 billion won in the first quarter, compared with 375.9 billion won a year ago. Sales edged down 0.1 percent to 7.2 trillion won from 7.21 trillion won over the same period. CJ Cheiljedang has operations in the United States, Britain, France, Australia, Japan, China and Thailand, among other countries. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
CJ CheilJedang expands in Japan with new dumpling plant
South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang announced Thursday that it is building a new factory in Japan to expand production of its dumpling products, part of a broader strategic push to tap into Japan's growing appetite for Korean cuisine. Backed by a 100 billion won ($71.5 million) investment, the facility, now under construction in Chiba prefecture, sits on a 42,000-square-meter site -- roughly the size of six soccer fields -- with a total floor area of 8,200 square meters. Scheduled to begin operations in September, the factory will primarily produce the company's flagship Bibigo dumplings bound for shelves throughout Japan. According to the company, it is targeting the country's frozen dumpling market, estimated to be worth about 1.1 trillion won annually. The move comes as CJ CheilJedang looks to ride the wave of Korean culture, which has expanded beyond K-pop and Korean dramas to encompass food and lifestyle. During his first overseas workplace visit of the year in April, CJ Group Chair Lee Jae-hyun called the current surge in Korean cultural influence 'a crucial opportunity for K-culture' to deepen its global presence, urging the company's food business to seize the momentum. The new facility is poised to boost Bibigo's production volume to a great extent while enhancing both the scale and quality of the company's operations in Japan. CJ CheilJedang currently operates four dumpling factories in Japan, following its 2019 acquisition of Japanese dumpling maker Gyoza Keikaku. 'By proactively building local infrastructure, we aim to harness the rekindled momentum of Korean culture and establish ourselves as a global food leader,' a company official said. Alongside its broader global expansion, the company is also extending its manufacturing network in key markets such as the US and Europe. Last November, CJ CheilJedang finalized plans for a new plant near Budapest, Hungary, slated to open in 2026. Meanwhile, construction is underway on an Asian food facility in South Dakota set for completion by 2027.
Buzz Feed
03-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
"It's My Go-To Easy Meal": People Are Sharing Their Favorite "Lazy" Costco Meals That Will Absolutely Save Your Wallet
If you've ever roamed the aisles of Costco, you know it's basically the mecca of bulk deals and convenience foods. Sometimes, after a long day of adulting (or just existing), the last thing you want to do is cook a meal from scratch. So, when all else fails, you can always turn to the wholesale wonder for a lazy yet satisfying feast. In an attempt to figure out which easy Costco meals are fan favorites, I headed over to the r/Costco subreddit — home to the most honest, no-nonsense opinions on the internet — and found a few threads where people shared their go-to lazy Costco dinner ideas. Get ready to fill up your cart and avoid doing real cooking all at once. Because isn't that what lazy meals are all about? 1. "My easiest is the orange chicken, sticky rice, and frozen green beans (all from Costco!). Also, I will do the frozen edamame because my kids (two and six) love it." 2. "Costco Italian sandwich: place an open-faced artisan roll on a baking sheet with basil pesto, salami, ham, prosciutto, and mozzarella balls. Toast until the cheese is melted. Add a slice of tomato and drizzle with red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. This sandwich cures seasonal depression." — Talusaboutit 3. "Lazy man enchiladas: rotisserie chicken, cheese, tortillas, and salsa (it has to be a salsa you like). Shred your chicken, chop it up a bit, put cheese and salsa in there, then fill your enchiladas with that mixture. Put the rest of the salsa on top with more cheese and bake." 4. "Bibigo microwave rice, shredded rotisserie, and Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce make a great Asian-style BBQ chicken bowl. You can do the same with ground beef for a beef bowl." — Parking_Cranberry935 5. "Salmon, rice, and asparagus. Put the salmon and asparagus in the air fryer and the rice in a rice cooker. It's healthy, delicious, and easy." 7. "The chicken tikka masala is good. Warm it on the stovetop, and serve it over rice. We sauté some diced bell peppers and add a little extra heavy cream, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne to the chicken mix for some extra flavor. You can get the naan dippers to go with it as well." For more budget-friendly recipes, download the free Tasty app, where you can save any of our 7,500+ recipes for easy grocery shopping and meal planning. 8. "Get the tortilla-crusted tilapia and throw them in the air fryer. They make wonderful fish tacos. Put whatever toppings you want! They pair really well with the lime crème sauce." — Banana_Clips 9. "We make 'cheater chicken parm.' It requires breaded chicken of your choice (we use the Tyson panko breaded tenders), five cheese tortellini, and marinara sauce. Cook everything according to package directions; cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, throw some cooked tortellini on a plate with a handful of chicken pieces, and cover in marinara sauce. If you feel fancy, you can add tomatoes and extra cheese." 10. "A feta cheese block, cherry tomatoes, and pasta. The TikTok recipe is viral for a reason and a staple in our house." 11. "Kirkland lightly breaded chicken breast chunks, PuraVida fire roasted root veggies, and Sweet Baby Ray's." — tuckedpin 12. "Chicken, two packs of the French country loaves, and maybe some tomatoes or a bag of salad. Freeze one of the loaves for next time. You can make sandwiches, but just the bread (with butter or chicken juices), chicken, and tomatoes is a perfect meal." 13. "Kielbasa, chopped bell pepper, and red onions. Toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and lay on a foil-lined baking sheet. Put into a 425°F oven for 15 minutes or so to roast. Add the kielbasa when five or so minutes are remaining. Once done, chop kielbasa, and you're good to go. We'll sometimes do the pierogies with the kielbasa instead. Boil the perogies and sauté with butter in a pan. You can also sauté some diced yellow onion and serve with sour cream." 14. "Baked sweet potato (or any other kind of potato) topped with Amy's chili and avocado. You can add more toppings if you have/want them (cheese, Greek yogurt, jalapeños, etc.)." 15. "Rotisserie chicken and Rao's marinara, pesto sauce, or jarred curry sauce. Shred the chicken, heat it up in one of the sauces, and serve over pasta or rice. Serve with raw mini carrots, or slice and add carrots to the sauce of your choice." — throwaway22526411041 16. "We like the Rana chicken and pasta kits. I buy a bag of fresh spinach, broccoli, and sometimes the little tomatoes and throw in the sauce the last minute of microwaving." 17. "The ramen bowls in the freezer section (fresh, not deep-fried, rehydrated noodles). If I'm really hungry, I'll bake or air fry a couple of the Kirkland tempura shrimp for 10 minutes (also in the freezer section) to have on the side." — bemocked 18. "Definitely the shrimp cocktail over spring mix with diced apple cubes and some Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar. I love that as a quick healthy lunch!" 19. "The rotisserie chicken is the ultimate. It's a whole, cooked chicken sold for less than the same amount of raw meat, saving you time and money. It can be put into almost any chicken dish (I use it for chile verde, pasta, soups, tamales, etc.). You can just carve it up with the skin on, roast it a little more in the oven (I do, like, 10 minutes at 375°F), and serve it with a salad and baguette or maybe rice. Boom, that's a sit-down quality dinner for your family that took maybe 20 minutes to make. I also love using the carcass for stock!" — drewdaddy213 20. "I always have a bag of frozen tortellini and a jug of minced garlic on hand. Cook the tortellini, then throw some butter and garlic in the pot to make a sauce while the pasta drains. It's my go-to easy meal. Sometimes, I'll have a sauce on hand like pesto or marinara, but if I don't have a jar opened, I go with butter and garlic. I also keep frozen shrimp on hand, which is nice because you can defrost shrimp quickly if you want protein." — HooWhatWhen 21. "In a large pot, add one jar of Rao's, one jar of water, and one bag of whatever frozen or fresh veg sounds good. Add some Better Than Bouillon (beef or chicken) and any other spices you want. Let this cook for about 10 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Add two cans of beans or one cup of dried lentils. If you're using dried lentils, cook them for 10 minutes. If you're using canned beans, cook until the beans are warm (about five minutes). Add more water if needed, bring to a boil, and add the pasta. Cook the pasta slightly longer than you would in water — it generally takes me 12 minutes instead of nine for whole-grain pasta. Serve with a dash of parmesan." 22. "Get a rotisserie chicken and a pack of King's Hawaiian buns. Remove as much meat as you can from the chicken, dice it, and throw it in a bowl. Sauté some red onions until cooked and add to the chicken, then add salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and some balsamic vinegar. Stir the whole thing up and make sandwiches. They are even better the next day." There you have it: Costco meals that are big on flavor but small on effort. Whether you're brand new to the world of bulk buying or you have your membership card memorized, these lazy meal ideas can truly make your dinner prep a cinch. Because sometimes you just want something delicious without all the fuss. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to grab a rotisserie chicken and a tub of spinach artichoke dip — for, you know, 'research.' Bon appétit and happy Costco shopping!
