"Public catering integrated platform management and supervision loophole 'Doma'"

Published Oct 21, 2025

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[Korea Farmers and Fisherfolk Newspaper, Reporter U Jeong-soo] It has been revealed that the 'Public Catering Integrated Platform' operated by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) for the efficient supply of ingredients for public catering using domestic agricultural products is exposed to unfair practices. Additionally, it was found that the proportion of domestic raw materials in major exported agri-food products such as instant noodles and ready meals is significantly low, leading to a decrease in connectivity with domestic agriculture. During the national audit, members of the National Assembly checked the issues in the distribution and export of agricultural products and the food sector using the audit materials, along with the points raised during the site visit of this year's national audit.

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Unfair practices exposed in bidding distribution participation 813 violations detected over 5 years Despite continuous expansion of agricultural food exports Use of domestic raw materials stagnates at 31%, drawing criticism The 'Public Catering Integrated Platform' operated by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) for the efficient supply of domestic agricultural products for public catering has been found to be exposed to unfair practices. It has also been revealed that the proportion of domestic raw materials in major exported agricultural food products, such as instant noodles and ready-to-eat meals, is significantly low, leading to a lack of connectivity with domestic agriculture. Members of the National Assembly checked on agricultural product distribution and export issues, as well as food sector issues, using data from the National Audit. ▲'Public Catering Platform' exposed to blind spots of unfair practices = The Public Catering Integrated Platform is a ...

Source: Agrinet