작년 국내식품 출하 90조원 돌파<br /><br />The local food industry grew 2-point-3 percent in 2018,... with sales of more than 80 billion U.S. dollars.<br />According to the Korea Rural Economic Institute report, processed grain products, animal feed and manufactured food products led the industry's growth.<br />Five-point-four billion dollars of food was exported in the first nine months of the year, while imports for the same period went up 6 percent to nearly 10-point-9 billion dollars.<br />Instant meals garnered greater popularity in Korea, while beverages saw increased demand overseas, particularly in Asian markets. <br />