1958~2022
Earlier History of LOTTE Foods
These are the moments of LOTTE Foods, a company that has been striving for people’s health and happiness.
New LOTTE Wellfood Return to History
2 0 2 2 ~
2 0 1 3
The period of expansion and development
Opening a new history of sustainable
company ‘LOTTE FOODS’
  • Expanded the production line in the Gimcheon Factory
  • Provided eco-friendly electric vehicles to every salesperson for the first time in the industry
  • Establishment of a separate subsidiary company 'LOTTE FRESH DELICA’

Provided eco-friendly electric vehicles to every salesperson for the first time in the industry

  • Opened Subsidiary company of Foodwith Co., Ltd.

Opened Subsidiary company of Foodwith Co., Ltd.

  • Obtained Corruption Prevention Certification System ISO37001

Obtained Corruption Prevention Certification System ISO37001

  • Relocated the company to the new headquarter building
  • Signed the Agreement on the Supply and Cooperation of Edible Oil and Fat with BUNGE LIMITED

Relocated the company to the new headquarter building

  • Opened Pyeongtaek Factory

Opened Pyeongtaek Factory

  • Opened the first ‘Pasteur Milk Bar’ in Korea

Opened the first ‘Pasteur Milk Bar’ in Korea

  • Installed the Food Solution Center
  • Took over coffee business from LOTTE CHILSUNG BEVERAGE

Installed the Food Solution Center

  • Established the SAP system
  • Took over coffee business from LOTTE CHILSUNG BEVERAGE

Took over coffee business from LOTTE CHILSUNG BEVERAGE

  • Merged with LOTTE HAM Co., Ltd.
  • Changed the name of company from LOTTE SAMKANG to LOTTE FOOD Co., Ltd.
  • Implemented to modernize sales offices

Changed the name of company from LOTTE SAMKANG to LOTTE FOOD Co., Ltd.

2 0 1 2 ~
2 0 0 6
The period of growth
Leaping into Korea's top comprehensive
food company
  • Merged with WELLGA Co., Ltd.
  • Started institutional food service business
  • Merged with LOTTE FRESH DELICA Co., Ltd.
  • Produced ‘Rice Sommeliers’

Introduction of the latest cooking machines

  • Merged with PASTEUR MILK Co., Ltd.

Merged with PASTEUR MILK Co., Ltd.

  • Started the first ‘Uiseong Garlic Ham Camp’
  • Launched the premium ice cream brand ‘LaBest’

Started the first ‘Uiseong Garlic Ham Camp’

  • Acquired Lotte Shopping Food Division (Ansan Factory in the present)
  • Launched the premium food brand ‘Chefood”

Launched the premium food brand ‘Chefood”

  • Completed the construction of Pyeongtaek Poseung Factory

Completed the construction of Pyeongtaek Poseung Factory

  • Changed the name of company from LOTTE HAM AND LOTTE MILK Co., Ltd. to LOTTE HAM Co., Ltd.
  • Launched the fresh agricultural product brand ‘Chaemiso’
  • Merged with DAEHA Co., Ltd.
  • Launched the brand ‘Uiseong Garlic Ham’

Launched the brand ‘Uiseong Garlic Ham’

2 0 0 5 ~
1 9 9 6
The period of build strong foundation
Leading the innovation of food culture by
diversifying the food business
  • Launched ‘QueByeon yogurt’
  • Completed the 2nd phase of construction of Cheonan Factory

Launched ‘QueByeon yogurt’

  • Completed construction of Gwangju Factory
  • Launched ‘KISSTICK’
  • Completed construction of Busan Factory

Launched ‘KISSTICK’

  • Launched ‘Jeonju Bibim Triangular Gimbap’

Launched ‘Jeonju Bibim Triangular Gimbap’

  • Completed construction of Yongin Factory

Completed construction of Yongin Factory

  • Launched ‘Gookhwa Pang’

Launched ‘Gookhwa Pang’

  • Launched ‘Lotte Dduck galbi’

Launched ‘Lotte Dduck galbi’

  • Completed the 1st phase of construction of Cheonan Factory
1 9 9 5 ~
1 9 7 8
The period of change
Marking a new era with ‘LOTTE
SAMKANG’
  • Launched ‘Essen Podeuk’

Launched ‘Essen Podeuk’

  • Produced ‘Apple Yogurt’ in drink-type thick fermented milk
  • Released the 1st low-temperature sterilized milk in Korea (PASTEUR)
  • Signed the Agreement on the technical partnership with KATOKICHI Co., Ltd. (Japan) for frozen foods
  • Established SAMKANG TESE (BETERA) Baking Research Center

Established SAMKANG TESE (BETERA) Baking Research Center

  • Signed the Agreement on the technical partnership with FANTASY Co., Ltd. (USA) for ‘GooGoo’ ice cream
  • Launched ‘FANFARE’
  • Launched ‘Piggy Bar’
  • Launched ‘ROSEFARM’
  • Signed the Agreement on the technical partnership with NH FOODS Ltd. (Meat Processing)
  • Changed the name of the company from LOTTE LIVESTOCK Co., Ltd. to LOTTE HAM AND LOTTE MILK Co., Ltd.
  • Launched ‘PAPICO’

Launched ‘PAPICO’

  • Completed construction of Cheongju Factory

Completed construction of Cheongju Factory

  • ompleted construction of Jeonju Factory

ompleted construction of Jeonju Factory

  • Changed name to LOTTE SAMKANG Co., Ltd.
  • Founded LOTTE MILK Co., Ltd.

Changed name to LOTTE SAMKANG Co., Ltd.

1 9 7 7 ~
1 9 5 8
The period of beginning
Opening a new history of food industry
  • Established SUNGJIN RANCH (PASTEUR in the present)
  • Acquired SAM KANG INDUSTRY Co., Ltd. by LOTTE Group

Established SUNGJIN RANCH (PASTEUR in the present)

  • Launched the representative tube-type ice cream ‘ChewChew Bar’

Launched the representative tube-type ice cream ‘ChewChew Bar’

  • Merged with HWANMAN FOOD INDUSTRY Co., Ltd.
  • Merged with SAMMI FOOD
  • Installed the fully automated ice cream facility ‘RIA-10”
  • Launched ‘Amanna’

Launched “Amanna’

  • Merged with DAEHAN MARGARINE
  • Installed a 6-speed semi-continuous deodorizing and votator system for margarine facility
  • Launched the 1st mass-produced ice cream ‘Samkang Ice Bar’ in Korea

Launched the 1st mass-produced ice cream ‘Samkang Ice Bar’ in Korea

  • Produced the 1st margarine in Korea

Produced the 1st margarine in Korea

  • Incorporated IL-DONG INDUSTRIAL CORP.

Incorporated IL-DONG INDUSTRIAL CORP.