Korean Kimchi Brand Pulmuone Surges 12% in US Market

Pulmuone, a major Korean food company, reported a 12.3% jump in US kimchi sales during the first half of 2026, capitalizing on growing American interest in authentic Korean fermented foods. The company produces kimchi at its facility in Iksan using a proprietary cooling system that keeps the product fresh throughout shipping to the US. They're also ramping up marketing efforts and planning new kimchi-based products like hot sauces and seasonings for American snacks.