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Sangmidang Holdings discusses broader partnership with US food distributor
Sangmidang Holdings Vice Chairman Heo Jin-soo met Gellert Global Group executives in Paris to discuss expanding business cooperation.
The meeting took place at the US ambassador’s residence in France during an event hosted by GGG, a US-based food distributor.
GGG supplies retailers and food-service businesses and sources more than 4,000 food products across over 60 countries.
Sangmidang Holdings was the only South Korean company invited to the event, which brought together about 130 people from more than 80 companies.
The talks focused on the companies’ business and possible ways to work together more closely.
The partnership could help Sangmidang reach US supermarket and food-service networks, and the company is also considering expansion into Canada and Mexico.
Heo also met European food-ingredient and bakery companies to discuss growth for Samlip and Paris Baguette in Europe.
Sangmidang Holdings Vice Chairman Heo Jin-su discussed expanding business cooperation with US food distributor Gellert Global Group (GGG) at a partner event in Paris.
The event was held at the US ambassador’s residence in France on the 18th, local time.
More than 130 representatives from about 80 companies attended, and Sangmidang Holdings was the only South Korean company invited.
GGG sources more than 4,000 food products in over 60 countries and supplies North American distributors and food-service businesses.
A Sangmidang Holdings representative said cooperation could help the company use GGG’s US supermarket and food distribution networks and pursue markets in Canada and Mexico.
- Who
- Sangmidang Holdings Vice Chairman Heo Jin-su and executives of Gellert Global Group (GGG).
- What
- They discussed ways to expand business cooperation.
- When
- On the 18th, local time; the article was published on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- The US ambassador’s residence in Paris, France.
- Why
- Sangmidang Holdings is seeking to expand overseas business and explore distribution and market opportunities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Heo Jin-su attended a GGG partner event at the US ambassador’s residence in Paris and discussed expanding cooperation.
GGG Chairman George Gellert and US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner visited the Samlip booth at SIAL Paris 2026.
Sangmidang Holdings announced Heo’s attendance and the discussions.
- Attendees
- More than 130 representatives from about 80 companies
- South Korean invitee
- Sangmidang Holdings was the only South Korean company invited
- GGG sourcing
- More than 4,000 food products in over 60 countries
- GGG annual revenue
- More than US$1.7 billion
- Potential markets
- Canada and Mexico
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What people are saying
We may be able to use supermarket and food distribution networks in the United States and pursue entry into the Canadian and Mexican markets by cooperating with GGG.
We will continue to expand global partnerships and accelerate our push into overseas markets.