DATO has just marked a strategic step forward by successfully exporting 24 tons of Frozen Peeled Ginger products to Korea, one of the largest and most demanding ginger consumer markets in Asia.
South Korea – A Market of Rigorous Standards and Selective Tastes
South Korea is renowned for its strict food safety controls, stringent import regulations, and high consumer expectations in convenience, freshness, and brand credibility. These standards make it one of the most selective food markets in Asia.
Ginger, being a staple ingredient in Korean cuisine, traditional medicine, and functional foods, faces even higher demands in terms of natural flavor, cleanliness, and consistency.
Frozen Peeled Ginger not only retains the natural pungent aroma and valuable medicinal properties of fresh ginger, but also offers exceptional convenience for the food and herbal supply chain. The product is pre-processed, thoroughly cleaned, and rapidly frozen at ultra-low temperatures to preserve its nutrients—without the use of any preservatives.
For manufacturers of food, beverages, condiments, and even modern oriental medicine brands in South Korea, Frozen Peeled Ginger is an optimal choice. It saves preparation time while ensuring consistency in raw material quality. Notably, its long shelf life with preserved high quality is a key factor that allows businesses to maintain stable production processes regardless of seasonal fluctuations.
➡️ In this context, DATO’s successful export of 24 tons of Frozen Peeled Ginger is not just a commercial transaction but a strong affirmation of the company’s advanced production capabilities, stringent quality control systems, and international credibility. This achievement paves the way for Vietnamese ginger to thrive in premium Northeast Asian markets.
🏭 Frozen Peeled Ginger – Processed to South Korean Export Standards
To meet South Korea’s high standards, DATO has made significant investments in internationally certified processing systems:
✅ A 1,600m² facility certified with ISO 22000:2018, compliant with strict FDA regulations
✅ A 10-ton/day washing line for thorough pre-peeling cleansing
✅ Automated peeling and rapid freezing technology at -18°C to -35°C to preserve natural color, aroma, and nutrients
✅ A 300m² cold storage facility and specialized packaging systems to ensure consistent quality for long-distance shipping
👉 Thanks to this optimized process, every slice of DATO’s Frozen Peeled Ginger is clean, convenient, fresh, and free from preservatives ideal for fast-paced food processing and industrial applications in South Korea.
🌱 Sustainable Sourcing, a Community-Centered Value Chain
DATO manages nearly 200 hectares of sustainable ginger farms in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, partnering with over 500 farming households – 70% of whom are ethnic minorities.
All raw ginger is cultivated using eco-friendly methods, with clear traceability and characteristics tailored to the Korean market:
✅ High essential oil content, mildly spicy with a rich aroma
✅ Free from chemical residues, meeting import quarantine standards
✅ Harvested in-season and processed at peak freshness
DATO’s ginger value chain not only ensures product quality but also empowers local farmers, protects forestland, and promotes sustainable community agriculture.
🚢 Laying the Foundation for Long-Term Export Strategy
This 24-ton shipment is just the beginning of DATO’s long-term strategy to establish a robust supply chain of processed ginger in South Korea, with goals to:
📦 Provide regular supply to food importers, restaurants, and processing factories
🤝 Build a strong “Premium Vietnamese Ginger” brand in the Northeast Asian market
🔁 Expand into value-added ginger products such as ginger tea, ginger powder, honey-ginger extract, and soft-dried ginger
♻️ Committed to Sustainable Development
As a Social Impact Business (SIB), DATO is driven not only by export growth but also by deep-rooted values of sustainability and social responsibility:
🎓 Farmer training and support for inputs and techniques
🤝 Transparent contract-based sourcing with stable pricing
🌿 Energy-efficient processing technologies that reduce emissions
🏞️ Forest preservation, soil restoration, and ecosystem protection
👉 Through this vision, Frozen Peeled Ginger is more than just an export product – it is DATO’s way of exporting Vietnamese values to the world: quality, sustainability, and responsibility.
📌 Conclusion
The successful export of 24 tons of Frozen Peeled Ginger to South Korea is a strategic breakthrough that affirms DATO’s manufacturing excellence, quality control, and international branding capabilities.
From the ginger fields of the Central Highlands to Korean dining tables, DATO is taking Vietnamese ginger global – powered by a transparent, clean, and socially responsible value chain.
