Korea Joongang Daily
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Paris Baguette surpasses 700 stores globally with new location at London's Westfield shopping center

Paris Baguette, a bakery chain operated by Korea’s SPC Group, has surpassed 700 global stores with the opening of its latest location in London’s Westfield shopping center, the company said Tuesday.

2025-12-02

'K-food Station' creates most popular method of diplomacy at APEC

As world leaders gathered in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang to mull trade and security matters, hungry reporters explored Korea's most popular snacks from food truck vendors eager to showcase their treats to international guests.

2025-10-30

Paris Baguette opens 1st store in Mongolia

Paris Baguette opened its first store in Mongolia as part of a global expansion drive targeting premium markets, its operator SPC Group said on Monday.

2025-10-20

Paris Baguette breaks ground on Texas bakery plant

Paris Baguette broke ground for its new 17,000-square-meter U.S. bakery plant in Texas, taking the first steps toward its goal of opening 1,000 shops in North America.

2025-09-17

Why is Korean bread the most expensive in Asia?

Rising prices of bread in Korea have outpaced overall inflation, driven by increased ingredient costs and a shift toward premium bakery products, with consumers willing to pay more.

2025-09-11

SK Telecom's mea culpa discount program wreaks havoc on Domino’s Pizza, Paris Baguette

Website crashes and early sellouts hit Domino’s Pizza and Paris Baguette as customers rushed to take advantage of SK Telecom’s T Membership discount program, industry officials said on Sunday.

2025-08-24

Food industry goes (regionally) nuts with local ingredients in 'loconomy' trend

Food industry in Korea is embracing local specialties, tapping into unique ingredients while widening the market for provincial delectables, with even powerhouses like McDonald's getting in on the "loconomy" game.

2025-07-28

SPC Group forms task force to improve worker safety after fatal workplace accidents

Korean bakery and restaurant conglomerate SPC Group is doubling down on its efforts to prevent fatal workplace accidents that have taken its employees' lives over the past years with an internal task force to overhaul its management practices.

2025-07-22

Selling like health-cakes: Paris Baguette's Paran line proves popular

Products from Paris Baguette's health-conscious Paran lineup are for sale at a branch of the bakery in Seoul on March 26.

2025-03-26

Healthier bread for less dough: Paris Baguette's Paran Label aims to change the premium game

Bakery franchise Paris Baguette is tapping into the premium bread market with its Paran Label series — with the ambitious aim to be both healthy and delicious.

2025-02-27