CPF Signs Partnership with the National Hanwoo Association and Reborn Agency to Promote Premium Corn Silage and Elevate South Korea’s Hanwoo Beef Industry
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for exporting of premium-quality CP corn silage to South Korea, in partnership with the National Hanwoo Association and Reborn Agency Inc. The signing ceremony was held on 3 December at True Digital Park, Thailand. The collaboration aims to enhance the quality of Hanwoo beef cattle farming, open international opportunities for Thailand’s high-quality corn silage, and strengthen the sustainability of the livestock industries in both South Korea and Thailand.
Under this collaboration, CPF will serve as the producer and supplier of premium corn silage, with development spanning from corn variety selection, cultivation methods, harvesting, and fermentation, all supported by the company’s research and advanced feed production technologies. CPF is also committed to ensuring a sufficient and consistent supply that meets the demands of the South Korean market.
The National Hanwoo Association, as the end user, will utilize CPF’s premium corn silage in Hanwoo beef cattle farming to enhance meat quality, consistency, and overall production efficiency. The Association will also cooperate in monitoring, data collection, and performance evaluation, with the goal of further improving and developing corn silage products in the future.
Meanwhile, Reborn Agency Inc. will act as the import and distribution partner, responsible for importing corn silage from Thailand and distributing it to beef and dairy cattle farmers across South Korea, ensuring efficient logistics and broad coverage of target user groups.
Regarding the key strengths of CP Corn Silage, CPF has selected and developed special corn varieties specifically suited for animal feed. The cultivation process is conducted under strict safety standards, with harvesting carefully controlled at optimal maturity stages featuring a high milk line and appropriate moisture levels. The silage is packed in airtight, UV-protective packaging to ensure optimal fermentation. Produced from whole-plant corn including ears, CP Corn Silage is a premium-grade product that delivers consistent nutritional value and is suitable for both dairy and beef cattle, supporting improved feeding efficiency and sustainable livestock performance.
Mr. Min Gyeong-cheon, President of the National Hanwoo Association, stated :
“Hanwoo cattle are a breed with a long heritage of more than 5,000 years. The Association aims to continuously enhance their nutritional value, as well as improve quality and taste, in order to build global recognition for Hanwoo beef. After personally visiting and observing CPF’s corn silage production process, we gained strong confidence in this partnership and decided to sign the MOU, as CP Corn Silage is safe and truly well suited for Hanwoo cattle. When Hanwoo cattle are fed with high-quality corn silage, it naturally leads to high-quality Hanwoo beef.”
Reflecting strong confidence in the quality and potential of CP Corn Silage, the National Hanwoo Association has indicated an initial annual demand of approximately 4,000 tons, with plans to increase procurement volumes continuously each year to support the growth of the Hanwoo beef industry and the rising demand for high-quality animal feed in South Korea.
This three-party collaboration underscores a shared commitment to integrating expertise in feed production, technology, and market management to advance the Hanwoo beef industry through high-quality feed solutions at the upstream level, while fostering sustainable agricultural and economic cooperation between Thailand and South Korea.
