South Korea: Black goat meat from Jeonnam is on the table nationwide through Homeplus

(Muan = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Deok-jong = South Jeolla Province announced on the 11th that it would supply black goat meat produced in the province nationwide through Homeplus, a large distributor. Last month, the province signed a contract with Homeplus to process and distribute black goat meat. Black goat meat is supplied by Gaon Livestock in Gangjin. Black goat meat, a representative health food in summer, has no nationwide distribution or sales network, so consumers have little opportunity to purchase it and cook it at home. Park Do-hwan, head of the Livestock Policy Division, said, "Last year, we established the 'Jeonnam Black Goat Industry Fostering 5-Year Plan,' and we are making efforts to expand the black goat production base, improve productivity, and foster luxury brands." We will foster the black goat industry," he said. Jeonnam is the main producer of black goats, raising ...