The Challenge to Become the No.1 Global Exporter Beyond Asia’ Hidden Champion & World Champion

OKF Is a drink manufacturing company that produces a developed product line, exporting about 1,000 different kinds of beverages (OKF Brand 500, export OEM Brand 250, domestic OEM Brand 250) to more than 180+ different countries worldwide including America, Europe, Asia and Africa. OKF’s ‘Aloe Vera King’ beverage, launched in 1997, targets the global market based on its own technological prowess and is recognized in high regard in overseas markets as the gold standard and product leader of aloe beverages. After thorough certification and registration processes, OKF is leading the global aloe beverage market with 76% total market share making it the world’s No.1 preferred brand.

OKF products have been focused on overseas market development for about 25 years, garnering a total of 550 global partners (including key players such as Costco, Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, Auchan, Metro, Super Value, Kroger, ALDI, LIDL, Makro, ShopRite, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Sam’s Club, Walgreens, Kraft, Mercadona, SPAR, ASDA, Ahold, Loblaws, etc.) from over 180+ countries. OKF’s products are sold at Groceries, US Army PX and about 3,300,000 stores worldwide. OKF has also received world-class certifications such as ITQI, Beverage Innovation and American Masters, and has been awarded the ‘Gold Award’ 21 times (2009, 2013, 2015, 2018-2020) at the world’s most prestigious food awards [Monde Selection], objectively proving that its taste and quality are the best in the world.

The Korean government has awarded OKF with the ‘Hidden Champion’ and ‘World Champion’ titles, and has remained eligible for the past decade to date, being selected by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy as the world’s leading producer for food and beverage products in 2012. OKF won the grand prize for Advanced Venture Industry in recognition of Global Star Enterprise Certification and Technology, won the Presidential Citation in 2011 for achieving $100 million in exports, won the Presidential Award in the U.S., and won the Industrial Packaging Award in 2015 for pioneering new markets and exporting from the Korean government.

OKF’s multi-beverage factory is locating in Andong, North Gyeongsang province, and is the world’s largest multi-beverage production plant with 99,000 square meters. Additionally, being the world’s largest multi-drink manufacturing plant, this factory has state-of-the-art automatic facilities and five large logistics centers that can produce more than 8 million bottles (about 320 containers) per day, simultaneously. OKF is following suit with leading global brands such as Coca Cola, Dole, Del monte, Sunkist, U.S. Army PX, Amway, ITOEN, Monster, Ocean Spray, Maxwell, Costco, Walmart, Kraft, (etc.) and acquiring the audit system of every 6 months to 1 year. All of OKF’s export products fully comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations obtaining major international certifications including IFS, BRC, ISO, FSSC22000, HACCP, HALAL, USDA&EU Organic certification, GOST, Kosher, Non GMO, Vegan, etc. making the brand extremely reliable to its global consumer base. Moreover, OKF manufactures products for major international brands (Coca Cola, Delmont, Dole, Sunkist, Monster, Ocean Spray, Amway (XS), Goya, Walmart, and Spar) particularly delivering their products to the Asian regions of Amway GROUP and Central Americas Del monte.

OKF’s first production plant was completed in March 2010, followed by the second plant in April 2011, third plant in August 2012, and the fifth plant was completed in June 2013 [following completion of the fourth plant]. Since then, the construction of Plant 6 and the 3rd logistics center were completed by 2017, with plants 8,9, and 10 (along with the 5th logistics center) being completed by 2018, 2019, 2020, and May 2021 respectively. The 12-year OKF Export Production Base Project totaled a cumulative investment of ₩200 billion (~ USD 172 Million). This investment represents the power and prowess of OKF, and proves their ability to compete and stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s largest global beverage companies, establishing business partnerships with the world’s leading global conglomerates.

OKF saw the opportunity to grow into a proud global multibeverage manufacturing company in Korea and contributes to publicizing the excellence of not only Korean products, but Korean beverages as a premium health functional beverage company. After receiving the Presidential Citation and Industrial packaging award from the Korean Government, domestic sales began in 2020 starting with the launch of OKF’s flagship brand and then proceeding with fruit drinks, smoothie, citron drinks, beauty drinks, ion/sports drinks, sparkling yogurt, soda, coffee, medical drinks, grain drinks, etc. (total of 41 different beverages). All products are sold in 3 major department stores (Shinsegae, Lotte, Hyundai), 5 major convenience stores (GS, CU, 7-11, E-Mart 24, Ministop), 3 major supermarkets (E-Mart, Homeplus, Lotte Mart), 3 major supermarket chains (Homeplus, Everyday, Lotte), 3 major membership markets (Costco, Big Mart, E-Mart Traders), special chains (Korail), highway rest areas, military service bases, and online markets (Coupang, Market Kurly, Naver, Kakao, etc.). By the end of 2021, OKF will have built the first beverage lab in Korea and is planning to invite world-class experts and collaborate with international research institutions (such as John Hopkins, Pasteur Research Institute, etc.).

From future collaborations, OKF will open the horizon for new healthy beverages through continuous research and technology development innovation and will continue to push the boundaries of the industry in hopes of securing the largest share of the global market. OKF is currently Korea’s leading beverage company, and is challenging the global No.1 beverage company beyond Asia. OKF will continue to innovate and adapt to ensure it becomes a globally recognized company for its flavorful, top quality beverages.