Round table and presentation of the Korean food cluster Foodpolis
Milan, 4 - 7 October 2010
FOODPOLIS is an R&D-based food cluster, proactively constructed by the Korean government for the mass food market of Northeast Asia. With the strong support of the government and municipalities, high levels of technology, and geared towards ensuring food safety, this cluster will require a large amount of land, 2,390,000m2, and will cost nearly 550 billion KRW. FOODPOLIS will grow fast as the hub of the Northeast Asian food market based on its distribution infrastructure, with connections to harbors, railroads and airports.
- Developing 2,390,000m2 for Food- specialized National Industrial Complex / Additional development of residential and commercial sites by local governments
- Creation of a green, energy-efficient, and R&D-oriented complex from a manufacturing-oriented emphasis
- Optimized water supply & treatment facilities as required by food companies
- Inexpensive furnishing of land
Future plans for FOODPOLIS
Construction Schedule: 2010~2015
Size: 2,390,000m2
Location: Iksan in Jeollabuk-do
Organizer: The Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Schedule for FOODPOLIS
2010: Design of the cluster
2011: Commence land preparation work
2012: Parcel out the industrial complex / Set up H/W support facilities
2013: Complete land preparation work / H/W support facilities / industrial factories
After 2014: Assistance for tenant companies
* It has been planned that companies will begin moving in as of 2013. However, support will be available for companies which need to move in earlier than the completion date.
Agenda
Mon. 4th Oct. |
Round Table at Milan Chamber of Commerce |
Tue. 5th Oct. |
Visits to Lombardy food companies |
Wed. 6th Oct. |
Visits to Lombardy food companies |
Thu. 7th Oct. |
Visits to Lombardy food companies |
