Haenyeo Foods | Korean Fermented Food Manufacturer — Gochujang, Doenjang & Soy Sauce

Company Overview

Why Haenyeo Foods Co.?

01 38 retail-ready SKUs across fermented pastes, premium soy sauces, and kimchi seasoning bases — produced in Jeolla Province since 2013 using traditional onggi fermentation methods
02 Active in 22 export markets with annual volume of $8–11M, weighted toward US specialty grocery, EU Asian-food retail, and APAC foodservice distribution
03 HACCP, FSSC 22000, Halal (KMF), and Kosher certified — full documentation bundled with every shipment, sized for Amazon Fresh, Costco, and EU import clearance
04 Standard 8-week production lead time; 12 weeks on custom OEM formulations with a dedicated QA technician assigned to each project
05 Private-label and OEM formulation programs — custom heat levels, sodium profiles, and bilingual ingredient inserts available from 1,000-unit MOQ
06 DDP and CIF programs into 10 destination ports — buyers receive landed-cost invoices with HS codes, import duty estimates, and CITES-exempt declarations included

2013

Founded in Jeonju

Export Markets

Retail-Ready SKUs

HACCP

Certified Facility

$8–11M

Annual Export

Why Choose Us

Six reasons food buyers consolidate Korean condiment orders here.

Built for the buyer's job: certified compliance, ambient shelf-stable SKUs, bilingual retail packaging, and DDP delivery into named ports.

Traditional Fermentation, Certified for Import

Every Haenyeo SKU is produced via traditional onggi-vessel fermentation with a HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified QA overlay — buyers receive authentic Korean flavor profiles that clear US FDA, EU Novel Food, and APAC import checks without additional testing.

Shelf-Stable Up to 24 Months

Haenyeo's controlled-fermentation process and aseptic filling line deliver 18–24 month shelf life across all paste and sauce SKUs at ambient temperature — eliminating cold-chain requirements for long-haul retail and foodservice buyers.

Halal, Kosher, and Allergen-Documented

All 38 SKUs carry KMF Halal and OU Kosher certifications, with full allergen declarations and gluten-status statements. Buyers targeting UAE, Saudi, US Kosher retail, and EU allergen labelling markets receive compliant documentation in the shipment.

OEM Formulation Without a Lab Build Fee

Custom heat profiles, sodium reduction, and no-added-MSG formulations are available from 1,000 units per SKU — no six-figure R&D contract, no mandatory five-year exclusivity clause. Formulation trials take 6 weeks; production follows once specs are locked.

Retail-Ready from the Filling Line

Every Haenyeo jar and pouch ships with GS1-compliant barcodes, bilingual Korean/English ingredient panels, nutrition facts per FDA 21 CFR 101, and Pantone-matched private-label artwork pre-applied — shelf-ready without buyer-side relabelling.

DDP to 10 Destination Ports

Haenyeo manages full DDP delivery into Los Angeles, New York, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Felixstowe, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai, and Riyadh. Buyers receive a single landed-cost invoice covering freight, customs clearance, and import duties.

Product Lines

Our Product Range

Haenyeo Foods' catalog is organized into four fermentation-rooted collections — gochujang pastes, doenjang pastes, premium soy sauces, and kimchi seasoning bases — totaling 38 active SKUs. All collections are produced in one HACCP/FSSC 22000 certified facility in Jeonju, Jeolla Province, using traditional onggi clay-vessel fermentation combined with a modern aseptic filling line.

Specification	Details
Collections	Gochujang Paste (10 SKUs) / Doenjang Paste (8 SKUs) / Premium Soy Sauce (12 SKUs) / Kimchi Seasoning Base (8 SKUs)
Ingredients Origin	Korean-grown red pepper (Cheongyang / Mild) / Domestic non-GMO soybean / Sun-dried natural sea salt (Sinan Islands)
Fermentation Method	Traditional onggi clay-vessel aged 6–24 months / Controlled temperature fermentation room / Aseptic hot-fill finishing
Packaging Formats	250g / 500g / 1 kg retail glass jar / 3 kg / 10 kg foodservice tub / 100g single-serve pouch
Shelf Life	18 months (kimchi base) / 24 months (gochujang, doenjang, soy sauce) at ambient temperature; no cold chain required
MOQ	500 units (stocking SKUs) / 1,000 units (OEM / private label) / 200 units (foodservice tubs, select SKUs)
Lead Time	8 weeks (stocking SKUs) / 12 weeks (OEM formulation + private label artwork)
Labelling	FDA 21 CFR 101 nutrition panel / EU Reg. 1169/2011 ingredient list / GS1-compliant barcode / Bilingual KO–EN panel included
Certifications	HACCP / FSSC 22000 / KMF Halal / OU Kosher / Non-GMO verified / Organic line available (select SKUs)
HS Code	2103.90 (gochujang, doenjang, kimchi base) / 2103.10 (soy sauce)

Gochujang Paste — Traditional & Reduced-Heat Range

Produced from Cheongyang or mild Korean red pepper, fermented in onggi clay vessels for 12–24 months and finished in an aseptic hot-fill line. Available in 5 heat levels (Extra Mild to Extra Hot) across 250g retail jars, 1 kg catering jars, and 10 kg foodservice tubs. Scoville range: 500–12,000 SHU. KMF Halal and OU Kosher certified; MSG-free and non-GMO verified.

Doenjang Paste — Artisanal & Commercial Grade

Traditional meju-block fermented soybean paste aged 12–36 months in outdoor clay onggi. Artisanal grade uses heritage non-GMO domestic soybean and Sinan sea salt; commercial grade scales to 8-week rotation for consistent flavor. Supplied in 500g–5 kg retail formats. Rich umami profile tested to 18+ month ambient shelf life; iron and protein content documented for EU nutrition labelling.

Premium Soy Sauce — Naturally Brewed Collection

12-month and 24-month naturally brewed soy sauces using Korean wheat and non-GMO soybean without caramel coloring or hydrolyzed protein. Available as regular, low-sodium (40% reduced), and tamari-style (wheat-free, gluten-status certified). Supplied in 150 ml / 500 ml retail bottles and 5 L foodservice format. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR and EU allergen wheat/soy disclosure requirements.

Kimchi Seasoning Base — Retail & Foodservice Ready

Versatile gochugaru-based seasoning bases formulated for direct retail use (consumers making kimchi at home) and foodservice operators blending house kimchi. Available in Original, Vegan (fish-sauce-free), and Low-Sodium variants across 100g pouches, 500g jars, and 3 kg tubs. 18-month shelf life; ambient storage. Allergen declarations and gluten-free status certified on Vegan variant.

OEM Formulation Program — Custom Heat, Salt, and Label

Haenyeo's in-house fermentation R&D team develops custom heat profiles, sodium reductions (down to 30% of baseline), MSG-removal versions, and private-label artwork from 1,000 units per SKU. Formulation trials take 6 weeks with sensory panel report included. Full nutrition facts per FDA 21 CFR 101 or EU Reg. 1169/2011 prepared for buyer-market submission. No six-figure R&D retainer required.

Who We Serve

Built for Global Buyers

B2B — Specialty grocery, natural food retailers, foodservice distributors, and specialty importers

Specialty Asian Grocery Buyer — US & EU

FDA nutrition label compliance and EU allergen declarations
Authentic Korean provenance documentation
DDP into US East/West Coast and Rotterdam

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Natural & Health Food Buyer — Whole Foods, Planet Organic

Non-GMO verification and clean-label ingredient list
Organic-line SKUs and probiotic positioning
500-unit MOQ for shelf testing

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Foodservice Distributor — restaurants & hotel kitchens

3–10 kg bulk format availability
Consistent Brix/pH spec sheet per batch
Allergen and HACCP documentation for kitchen compliance

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Traditional onggi fermentation with modern aseptic filling — authentic flavor, commercial shelf life

HACCP, FSSC 22000, KMF Halal, and OU Kosher — documentation bundled with every shipment

Ambient shelf stable up to 24 months — no cold chain required for any SKU

Private-label and OEM from 1,000 units per SKU — no R&D retainer required

DDP delivery with landed-cost invoicing into 10 named ports

Use Cases

Five buyer scenarios, end-to-end.

Natural Food Buyer

US natural food retailer launching a Korean fermented condiments range

Haenyeo delivers a curated 6-SKU launch set in retail-ready glass jars with FDA-compliant nutrition panels, Non-GMO verification, and FBA-ready barcodes — letting US natural food buyers list on Amazon and Whole Foods shelves in one 8-week cycle from quote to landed inventory.

EU Specialty Importer

EU specialty importer entering the Korean condiment market

500-unit MOQ on stocking SKUs with EU Reg. 1169/2011 ingredient panels, Halal certification for German and French Muslim-food shelves, and DDP into Rotterdam — EU buyers clear customs with a single document bundle and no third-party testing commission.

Foodservice Operator

Restaurant group integrating Korean fermented flavors into the menu

Haenyeo supplies 3 kg tubs of gochujang and doenjang with a consistent Brix and pH spec sheet per production batch — kitchen teams build recipes with documented flavor parameters, and HACCP-ready allergen declarations satisfy chain restaurant supplier onboarding.

Halal Import Buyer

Halal specialty retailer expanding into Korean condiments

KMF Halal and OU Kosher certificates issued per production batch enable Halal specialty retailers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and US Kosher markets to list immediately — no independent certification commission, no retailer-side audit required.

Private-Label Grocery Buyer

Private-label grocery chain developing a house Korean sauce line

Custom sodium-reduced gochujang and mild doenjang formulated to proprietary spec from 1,000 units per SKU — Haenyeo delivers full OEM service from sensory trial through FDA-compliant nutrition label generation and private-label filling, without a six-figure R&D retainer.

How It Works

From product brief to landed delivery.

Submit Product Brief

Share your target SKU range, packaging format, destination market, and required certifications. Our trade desk responds within one business day with the matching catalog subset, current price book, and shelf-life documentation.

Receive Sample Kit & Quote

We ship a tasting sample kit of up to 6 SKUs alongside a written quotation covering EXW unit pricing, MOQ, lead time, packaging dimensions, HS codes, and landed cost estimates for your destination port.

Lock SKU, Format, and Label Artwork

We translate your selected line into a retail-ready spec sheet — nutrition facts panel (FDA or EU), ingredient list, allergen declaration, barcode artwork, and label layout. Approval signed off in writing before production begins.

Production with Weekly QA Reports

Production runs in our HACCP/FSSC 22000 certified facility in Jeonju. A dedicated QA technician sends a weekly report with fermentation stage, in-process test results (Brix, pH, moisture), and filling-line QC photos.

Third-Party Inspection, Shipping, Landed Delivery

Pre-shipment sensory and microbiological inspection by an accredited third party is included on all orders above $30K. We ship EXW, FOB, CIF, or full DDP into 10 destination ports — buyers receive landed-cost invoices with import duty breakdowns.

Our Story

Jeonju fermentation, engineered for global retail.

Mission · Jeonju fermentation, engineered for global shelves

Haenyeo Foods was founded in 2013 to connect Jeolla Province's traditional fermented food heritage with the documentation and packaging requirements of global retail buyers — HACCP compliance, bilingual labelling, ambient shelf life, and DDP delivery in a single supplier relationship.

Heritage · Onggi clay vessels, modern aseptic filling

All fermentation begins in traditional onggi clay vessels using generational recipes from Jeonju — the city recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The finished product passes through a modern aseptic hot-fill line that locks authentic flavor profiles into 24-month shelf-stable retail formats.

Quality · HACCP, FSSC 22000, and batch-level traceability

Every production batch is assigned a QA technician who documents fermentation stages, in-process Brix/pH readings, and filling-line microbiological results. Full batch traceability records and certification documents are included with every commercial shipment.

Operations · 10 DDP ports and weekly QA reports

Every purchase order has a dedicated QA technician who sends a weekly production status report. Haenyeo manages DDP delivery into 10 destination ports so buyers receive a single landed-cost invoice — no freight estimation, no customs coordination, no import duty surprise.

Industry Insights

Trends Shaping the Market

Key Trends

K-Food mainstreamFermented foods demandGut health & probioticsClean label condimentsHalal certified importsAmbient shelf-stableDTC Korean grocery

Korean fermented condiments are crossing from specialty Asian-food aisles into mainstream natural food retail — Whole Foods, Planet Organic, and Biocoop are actively expanding Korean sauce ranges driven by consumer demand for probiotic-positioned, authentically fermented foods. US gochujang retail sales grew 47% year-over-year in 2024; EU interest is following the same trajectory with two-year lag. Buyers are consolidating around manufacturers that offer shelf-stable SKUs without cold-chain requirements, bundled certification documentation (HACCP, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO), and private-label capability that avoids commissioning independent R&D labs. Korean fermented food producers with modern aseptic filling lines and documented QA systems are capturing share from Chinese and Southeast Asian sauce suppliers — particularly in the health-food and foodservice segments where buyers value provenance and fermentation authenticity over lowest-cost commodity pricing.

FAQ

Questions & Answers

Is Haenyeo Foods a manufacturer or a trading company?

Haenyeo Foods is a manufacturer. The company operates a single HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified production facility in Jeonju, Jeolla Province — the traditional heartland of Korean fermented cuisine — producing all 38 active SKUs. Haenyeo has been exporting since 2014 with annual volume of $8–11M.

What certifications does Haenyeo Foods hold?

All 38 SKUs carry HACCP, FSSC 22000, KMF Halal, and OU Kosher certifications. Non-GMO verification covers the soybean and red pepper inputs. The facility is FDA FCE/SID registered for low-acid canned food import into the US. Certificates are issued per production batch and available on request.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Stocking SKUs have an MOQ of 500 units. OEM and private-label formulations start at 1,000 units per SKU. Foodservice-format tubs (3–10 kg) on select SKUs have an MOQ of 200 units.

What is the production lead time?

Stocking SKUs ship 8 weeks after deposit clearance. OEM formulation and private-label artwork programs take 12 weeks. All lead times are measured from receipt of the 30% deposit.

What shelf life can buyers expect?

Gochujang, doenjang, and soy sauce SKUs have a 24-month shelf life at ambient temperature. Kimchi seasoning bases are rated to 18 months. No cold chain is required for any SKU — enabling full-container-load shipping into markets without refrigerated logistics.

Do you offer private-label and OEM programs?

Yes. Haenyeo's in-house R&D team develops custom heat profiles, sodium reductions, MSG-removal versions, and private-label artwork from 1,000 units per SKU. Formulation trials take 6 weeks with a sensory panel report included. No six-figure R&D retainer is required.

Which markets does Haenyeo Foods currently export to?

Haenyeo is active in 22 markets. Primary destinations include the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Compliance documentation supports an additional 7 fast-follow markets.

Do you support DDP delivery?

Yes. Haenyeo operates a DDP program into 10 destination ports — Los Angeles, New York, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Felixstowe, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai, and Riyadh. Buyers receive a single landed-cost invoice covering freight, customs clearance, and import duties.

A South Korean manufacturer of fermented condiments founded in 2013 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, producing 38 retail-ready SKUs — gochujang paste, doenjang paste, premium soy sauces, and kimchi seasoning bases — exported to 22 markets with annual volume of $8–11M from a HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified facility.

A Korean fermented red pepper paste made from Cheongyang or mild red pepper, non-GMO soybean, and sea salt, fermented in onggi clay vessels for 12–24 months. Haenyeo Foods produces 10 gochujang SKUs in heat levels ranging from 500 SHU (Extra Mild) to 12,000 SHU (Extra Hot), certified Halal and Kosher.

Food Safety System Certification 22000 is an ISO 22000:2018 based global food safety management scheme. Haenyeo Foods holds FSSC 22000 v6 certification, third-party audited annually, covering all production at its Jeonju facility.

Korea Muslim Federation Halal certification confirms that a product meets Islamic dietary law requirements. Haenyeo Foods holds KMF Halal certification across all 38 active SKUs, with certificates issued per production batch.

Haenyeo Foods manufactures 38 retail-ready SKUs in a single HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified facility in Jeonju, Jeolla Province, South Korea, founded in 2013.

Korean fermented food exports have grown 34% over the past three years, with gochujang and doenjang reaching mainstream US and EU grocery retail channels.

Haenyeo Foods exports to 22 markets with annual export volume of $8–11M, serving specialty grocery, natural food retail, foodservice distribution, and Halal specialty import channels.

The global Korean food export market is projected to grow at 9.1% CAGR through 2030, driven by fermented food demand, probiotic health positioning, and K-Food mainstream adoption in Western markets.

Korean fermented foods and condiments, built for global retail.