Jayone Foods is a Korean food importer, distributor, and private-label partner — and the maker of its own tofu line — headquartered in Paramount, California. Since 1999 we have imported, made, and shipped over 800 products to retailers and food-service partners across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, guided by integrity, sustainability, and quality.
Three service lines run out of our Paramount headquarters: import & distribution of Korean partner brands into US retail and food-service, private-label development for grocery and convenience-store buyers who want Korean staples under their own brand (made by our partner factories in Korea), and our own tofu manufacturing to FSSC 22000 and HACCP food-safety standards.
Together those three lines move nearly 1,300 SKUs through our Paramount and Buena Park facilities — built on partnerships we’ve grown since 1999.
Founded in 1999, Jayone Foods opened its tofu factory in Southern California the following year. That single-product shop grew into a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of Korean food — among the first to bring Korean roasted seaweed to the US as a healthy snack, under our Sea’s Gift label in 2006.
Today our flagship line spans sauces, canned kimchi, tofu, instant rice and noodles, and a growing range of plant-based items — sold in mainstream grocery, Asian retail, and online across North America.
Brand architecture
Jayone Foods is the parent company. Four labels sit under it: GAT GIM for bold, flavored roasted-seaweed snacks, Suul & Mor for Korea’s traditional spirits, Excelife for home and kitchen goods, and Sea’s Gift for classic roasted seaweed.
Inspired by the gat, Korea’s iconic traditional hat, GAT GIM celebrates the dignity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage it represents. We keep that tradition alive by reimagining Korea’s classic roasted seaweed with bold, unexpected flavors—honoring the past while creating something new for today.
Suul is the Korean word for alcohol—a symbol of hospitality, celebration, and centuries of craftsmanship. Suul & Mor brings Korea’s authentic drinking culture to the world through a curated collection of traditional beverages, from creamy makgeolli and refined yakju to premium Andong soju, fruit wines, and regional craft spirits. Every bottle tells the story of Korea’s heritage, artistry, and tradition.
Excelife offers thoughtfully designed products that bring greater comfort, function, and style to everyday living. Inspired by practical innovation and modern design, Excelife helps elevate the way you live—one essential at a time.
The sea is one of Korea’s greatest gifts. Naturally rich in iodine, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, gim has been enjoyed for generations. Since 2006, Sea’s Gift has proudly shared this timeless Korean tradition with families around the world.
Marketing history
From the first grocery listings in 2000 to TikTok Shop and Faire in 2026, Jayone has earned a place on the shelves of America’s biggest grocers, club stores, food-service distributors, and Asian specialty chains.
Whole Foods
Saigon Taipei
Ralphs
VONS
99 Ranch Market
Yamibuy
JFC International
Shun Fat
UNFI
KEHE
Amazon
Walmart
Seafood City
Wegmans
Sam’s Club
Costco
Loblaws (CA)
DPI Specialty
Sysco
Aldi
Vallarta
Kroger
Target
US Foods
Weee!
Superior Grocers
Sprouts
iHerb
TikTok Shop
Faire
How it works
Same path for almost every product — made in Korea, finished in Paramount, on your retailer’s shelf.
Our own brands and 30+ trusted partner brands — mainly Korea, with select lines from China and Vietnam.
partners since 1999
Our tofu line plus FDA review for imports.
FSSC 22000 · HACCP
Mainstream grocery, Asian markets, Amazon, Faire.
US · Canada · Latin America
Distribution reach
From our Paramount headquarters — minutes from the Port of Long Beach — we move Korean food across the US, Canada, and Latin America, on our own fleet and facilities, since 1999.
Local, same-day
Our Paramount facilities sit within 15–30 miles of the region’s Korean grocery, mainstream retail, and food-service accounts — and just minutes from the Port of Long Beach, where our imports land.
...and dozens more regional grocers, food-service distributors, and Korean specialty markets.
For retailers & food service
Wholesale, food-service, and private-label inquiries welcome. Tell us what you carry — we’ll match you with the right SKUs from our 800+ catalog and follow up with a quote.
Jayone Foods · Paramount, California · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm PT