[Edaily Reporter Shin Su-jeong] #CJ Freshway announced on the 10th that it has signed a renewal of its food ingredient supply contract with Se-kwang Green Food, a restaurant chain operator, worth 60 billion won annually. The transaction value, which was 20 billion won when the contract was first signed in 2024, has tripled in just two years.

Under this contract, CJ Freshway will supply approximately 800 types of food ingredients to the 150-plus stores nationwide across seven brands operated by Segwang Green Food. The brands include Seokam Fresh Salt Grill, Sancheong Charcoal Garden, and Kyodae Two-Story House.

Se-kwang Green Food is expanding its restaurant brand portfolio, most recently launching the instant barbecue specialty brand Dalmaji Square BBQ. CJ Freshway has supported Se-kwang Green Food’s new brand launches and franchise expansion by leveraging its nationwide cold-chain logistics network.

The two companies have also established a food ingredient supply system tailored to each brand’s menu and store operating environment. Seokam Fresh Salt Grill, a brand by Seokwang Green Food, surpassed 80 stores nationwide within about a year of its launch.

CJ Freshway plans to jointly develop brand-exclusive products and items designed to improve cooking efficiency. The company aims to go beyond simply supplying ingredients to support the optimization of franchise operations and the strengthening of brand competitiveness.

An official from Segwang Green Food stated, “During our business growth, our collaboration with CJ Freshway has been a major driving force in establishing a stable operational foundation,” adding, “We expect to broaden the scope of cooperation between the two companies and generate greater synergy, using this contract renewal as a stepping stone.”

A CJ Freshway representative commented, “The trust and operational know-how that both companies have built together over the years formed the foundation for this contract renewal,” adding, “We will continue to provide differentiated products and logistics solutions so that our foodservice clients can focus on brand growth and business operations.”