IC Foods Co., Ltd. is a global food specialist company established in 1999, primarily engaged in the import and sale of food raw materials, and the manufacturing of natural seasonings and food ingredients. Headquartered at 87 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, it is led by CEO Park Kyun-ik. The company specializes in developing natural umami ingredients using yeast and supplies high-quality raw materials to major domestic and international food companies.

"Since its establishment in 1999, IC Foods has always strived to provide only healthy products, focusing on recreating the natural taste of 'yeast,' nature's gift of flavor, through food engineering. By establishing a branch in Vietnam, a hub for China and Southeast Asia, the company concentrates on trade exchange between Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. Through value-driven food manufacturing and corporate social responsibility, we aim to create a healthy and happy company and society."

Business Areas

• Food Ingredient Trading and Distribution: The company specializes in the international supply of global food ingredients and other goods, as well as domestic and international distribution. It imports high-quality food ingredients from major overseas corporations in countries such as the United States, China, France, Vietnam, and India, and supplies them to renowned domestic food companies.
• Natural Seasoning and Food Ingredient Development/Manufacturing: The company focuses on developing natural umami ingredients using yeast extract, recreating natural flavors through food engineering technology. It develops and produces various sauces, seasoning products, and dried agricultural food ingredients.
• Healthy Food Manufacturing: The company develops customized food ingredients, such as roasted garlic flavor, tonkatsu sauce, and cream cheese flavor, upon customer request. It also launches its own brand products, such as 'Kkumdori Ramen,' utilizing Daejeon's representative character 'Kkumdori.'

Products

• Natural Umami Ingredients Based on Yeast Extract: This is a key ingredient for savory flavor used in various processed foods such as ramen soup, sauces, and seasonings. It achieves optimal taste through advanced processing technology and research, and is supplied to leading domestic food conglomerates.
• Sauce and Seasoning Products: The company develops and supplies sauce and seasoning products with versatile applications to its clients. It possesses the capability to produce customized products according to client requirements.
• Dried Agricultural Food Ingredients: The company handles competitively priced dried agricultural food ingredients, discovering and managing excellent food materials worldwide. This ensures a stable supply of high-quality ingredients necessary for various food manufacturing processes.
• Kkumdori Ramen: This is a ramen developed using 'Kkumdori,' Daejeon's representative character. It is scheduled to be released in various flavors such as beef and seafood jjampong, and is enhancing regional brand value through cooperation with Daejeon City.

Special Notes

• Unrivaled Food Technology and R&D: Based on the expertise of a CEO who was a former soup development specialist for Nongshim ramen, the company operates a research institute specializing in the development of natural umami ingredients such as yeast extract. It possesses excellent capabilities in developing customized food ingredients.
• Global Network and Trade Expertise: The company imports food raw materials through transactions with major corporations in various countries including the United States, China, France, Vietnam, and India. It actively engages in international trade through its Vietnamese subsidiary and a joint venture factory in China, contributing to the globalization of K-food.
• Stable Customer Base and Growth Potential: The company supplies food ingredients to leading domestic food conglomerates such as CJ, Daesang, Pulmuone, Nongshim, and Ottogi, as well as approximately 500 other businesses. As a fast-growing company with increasing sales year-on-year, it possesses a stable business foundation.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: The company primarily hires experienced professionals for the trade team (trade administration and overseas sales), production workers for the food factory, and logistics personnel.
• Benefits: Benefits include support for lunch expenses (lunch provided), an excellent employee award system, support for regular health check-up costs, and various congratulatory/condolence leave and monetary support. Enrollment in the four major insurances is standard.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
IC Foods Co., Ltd. is a company actively engaged in the food trading, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. Given the significant proportion of overseas business, foreign language proficiency, such as English, is crucial for roles in trade and overseas sales, and an understanding of international trade practices may be necessary. For production roles, an understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations may be required. The company emphasizes happy lives through healthy food and social responsibility, and also engages in social contribution activities such as supporting international students.