aT, Korea Agro-fisheries and Food Trade Corporation is a South Korean government agency. Since its establishment in 1967, its main objective has been to stabilize the prices of agricultural and fishery products in Korea while improving their distribution to ensure a stable supply. It endeavors to promote the food industry, increase farmers’ incomes, and contribute to the balanced development of the national economy. aT is also engaged in various activities to promote the excellence of Korean food products and culinary culture worldwide, with branches in 17 foreign countries, including Paris.
Our office (AT Paris) looks after countries within the European Union:
France, Monaco, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Cyprus, Serbia, Albania, Croatia, Montenegro.
From September 2024, the new German office will open in Frankfurt, which will look after the countries on the list:
Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, Slovakia, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel.
K-Food Market Development Center in Europe
Its office in Paris (hereinafter ‘aT center Paris’) focuses on developing agro fisheries and food product markets in Europe. Since its establishment in December 2013, aT Paris center has launched over 30 annual projects aimed at expanding agri-food exports to Europe, covering the 27 EU countries, the UK, and Israel, mainly France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, etc.
aT center Paris supports connecting Korean agri-food exporters with European buyers, thereby facilitating transactions.
It also participates as a Korean pavilion at major international food fairs such as SIAL, ANUGA, IFE, and Alimentaria, thus creating international trade opportunities for Korean agri-food sector players.
aT center Paris establishes links between key players by organizing processional events, inviting European importers and Korean exporters.
It supports the development of distribution chains in Europe by organizing promotional activities in retail outlets, creating Korean grocery stores in new markets, and facilitating connections with refrigerated warehouses to improve the quality and competitiveness of Korean food products.
* (Promotion) France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Sweden, Austria, etc. (Antenna Boutiques) France, UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands (E-grocery) Amazon, (Joint Logistics) France, UK, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic
aT center Paris also serves as a research center producing information on the European food industry for food industry professionals in Korea.
It regularly produces reports on local trends, regulatory changes, and addresses non-tariff barriers and customs clearance issues.
It supports localization by providing advice on customs clearance and non-tariff barriers through its network of specialists. It regularly produces news on the European market, on a weekly or monthly basis, disseminating issues by product and by country.
aT center Paris specializes in marketing primarily in five axes:
aT Center France 89 Rue du Gouverneur Général Eboué, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
aT Head Office 227, Munhwa-ro, Naju-si, 58326 Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Our activities focus on three main areas: Marketing, Supporting, Consulting and research
Marketing Enhancing mutual communication and understanding on food
culture and food-related business between Korea and the EU,
through the means of:
Supporting Consulting and research AT Localization Support Program
Target
Companies and Buyers intending to or import Korean food products
Period
March ~November
Target Country
EU members, UK, Switzerland, Norway (* Subject to change according to inquiries )
Program Category
EU members, UK, Switzerland, Norway (* Subject to change according to inquiries )
1. Package Design
New package design, local language application, packaging unit adjustment,
packaging material & container development, etc
2. Label Consultation
New package design, local language application, packaging unit adjustment,
packaging material & container development, etc
3. Non-tariff barrier difficulty settlement
Labels abiding by Import/Distribution country regulations
4. Consultation and import relevant cost support
Coaching & Consulting, Import food registration, Food inspection, Credit rating check
for Korean exporters, etc
Notes
Insufficient submission of requested and supporting documents may cause
a withdrawal of the application
Relevant responsibilities caused by faulty document submission and false information are
solely laid upon the applying companies
