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Popsicles join red-hot 'zero' trend among health-conscious consumers

Food makers are adding popsicles to the zero-calorie, zero-sugar trend, with Lotte Wellfood set to release the Subak Bar 0 Kcal.

2024-07-01

Sugar-free soju betrays calorie-conscious consumers

A report by the Korea Consumer Agency said that sugar-free soju has almost no difference in sugar content compared to regular versions.

2024-05-01

Tanghulu frenzy continues despite health risks

The fervor for tanghulu, the Chinese sugarcoated fruit snack that has come under scrutiny due to mounting health concerns, is not waning, as convenience stores join the trend by selling this popular dessert.

2023-10-27

Tanghulu CEO to testify before lawmakers on account of teen health

The head of a popular tanghulu franchise in Korea will testify in a National Assembly inquiry regarding excessive sugar consumption among teenagers.

2023-10-03

Rush in sugar stock prices with consumers sweet on tanghulu craze

The craze in Korea for tanghulu, a sugar-encrusted dessert from China, and soaring global sugar prices, are triggering a surge in the stock prices of Korean sugar companies, such as TS Corporation, Samyang Corporation and CJ Cheiljedang, this year.

2023-09-25

BTS's Jungkook, Blackpink, Tomorrow X Together, Stray Kids win awards at VMAs

Girl group Blackpink won two awards: Group of the Year and Best Choreography for "Pink Venom" (2022). Fifty Fifty, FLO, Jonas Brothers, Måneskin, NewJeans, Seventeen and Tomorrow X Together were nominated for Group of the Year.

2023-09-13

TXT releases 'Sweet' in Japan, begins promotional activities

Boy band Tomorrow X Together dropped its second Japanese full-length album "Sweet" on Wednesday and started its promotional activities in Japan, its agency BigHit Music said Wednesday. The album features a total of 12 tracks, including those ...

2023-07-05

Aspartame scandal freaks out Korea's zero sugar industry

The possibility of aspartame, a common artificial sweetener used in diet sodas, being classified as a carcinogen is raising concerns for Korean beverage makers and consumers, even though the country's food regulator has been confident of its...

2023-07-03

Tariffs slashed for pork, mackerel, sugar amid rising prices

Pork, mackerel and sugar are some of the items subject to zero import tariffs starting June as the government tries to ease pressure on consumers amid rising prices.

2023-05-30

Sugar's sweet rally hits food makers and sweet-toothed alike

A steep rise in the price of sugar is pushing up the prices of a wide range of products, including snacks, ice cream and beverages. The price of Lotte Wellfood's Pepero and Kkokkalcorn rose 13.3 percent to 1,700 won this year, while the company’s...

2023-04-24