250806 Y&Archer Participates in ‘AFPRO 2025’… Showcasing Global Expansion Potential for Agri-Food Tech Startups

Four Incubated Companies Participate, Creating Global Expansion Opportunities

Y&Archer announced on the 6th that it participated in ‘AFPRO 2025’ as part of the ‘2025 Agri-Food Tech Startup Accelerator Support Program,’ providing global expansion opportunities for its incubated companies.

With support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Y&Archer and four incubated companies took part in the event.

The participating companies were △Taiga Global △Deepbello △Sweet & Sweets △BICHEDAM.

Taiga Global introduced an innovative solution combining natural moss-based integrated home appliances that enhance indoor air quality while providing interior value.

Deepbello showcased its self-developed ‘JoyCore’ water treatment system, which naturally improves crops’ water absorption efficiency and boosts agricultural productivity by an average of over 30%.

Sweet & Sweets presented the gluten-free, low-carb snack ‘Makji Madeleine,’ made without flour, sugar, or emulsifiers and utilizing makgeolli byproducts, gaining recognition as a health-focused dessert brand in the global food tech market.

BICHEDAM debuted its liquid health supplement ‘G-Pyeonanek,’ applying herbal-based ROCK inhibitor technology, attracting strong buyer interest for its blood circulation improvement and leg muscle cramp relief benefits.

Notably, during AFPRO’s ‘Reverse Pitching’ session, Y&Archer presented the investment portfolio and practical achievements of the incubated companies, directly communicating each company’s specialized technology and market vision to investors and distributors. Team member Jeong Hye-min introduced Y&Archer’s agri-food investment strategy, global collaboration cases, and the competitiveness of the participating companies in order.

Y&Archer CEO Lee Ho-jae emphasized, “We will continue to support leading agri-food startups in building global competitiveness through investment and distribution connections.”

Y&Archer Executive Director Choi Dae-woo added, “Starting with AFPRO, this year we will actively operate practical programs including domestic and international distribution connections, global IR programs, and customized mentoring, creating an environment for agri-food tech startups to grow sustainably.”

Y&Archer plans to expand support for the overseas expansion of incubated companies and continue strengthening practical linkages to ensure sustainable growth of the agri-food startup ecosystem.

Source: https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/kn/view.php?key=20250806001454347