Top 10 Best Korean Food Brands

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    CJ CheilJedang

    CJ CheilJedang is a South Korean conglomerate that operates in various industries such as food and food ingredients, biotechnology, and entertainment. It was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. In the food industry, CJ CheilJedang is one of the largest producers of processed foods and food ingredients in South Korea. The company produces a wide range of products such as instant noodles, frozen food, and condiments, including soy sauce, vinegar, and fermented sauces.


    CJ Cheiljedang
    , a company known for promoting Korean culinary culture in the worldwide market, has been promoting Korean cuisine culture with its Bibigo brand at numerous global events such as KCON cultural events, Korean music and culture festivals, and Olympic Games. "Bibigo" is a combination of the words "bibi" in "bibimbap" and "go," which means "try," and it was introduced as a global Korean cuisine brand in 2010. This firm not only develops and provides food, but it also promotes Korean culinary culture around the world.

    Cheiljedang
    literally translates to "number one sugar business." The company began as a sugar manufacturer, as the name implies. Initially, the enterprise produced flour, sugar, and cooking oil. Following that, the company began creating ready-to-eat foods with the hopes of providing consumers with simple-to-cook and nutritional items. In order to further this concept, they have created alternative cuisine brands like as Haetbap ready-cooked rice, traditional Haechandle sauce items, and Dasida spice powder.

    Founder: Lee Byoung Chul
    Founded: 1953
    Headquarters: Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
    Website: https://www.cj.co.kr/en/index

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    Binggrae

    Binggrae is a well-known South Korean food company that produces a variety of dairy products, including ice cream, yogurt, and milk. It was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.


    Binggrae is particularly famous for its banana-flavored milk, which was first introduced in 1974 and quickly became a beloved beverage in South Korea. The milk is made with real milk and banana puree, giving it a sweet and fruity flavor that is often compared to a milkshake. Binggrae also produces other flavored milks, including strawberry and chocolate.


    In addition to its milk products, Binggrae also produces a variety of ice cream flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, and green tea. Its ice cream products are known for their high quality and rich flavors. Binggrae products can be found in many Korean supermarkets and convenience stores, as well as in specialty Korean food stores around the world.


    Founded: 1967

    Founder: Hong Soon-ji

    Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea

    Website: https://eng.bing.co.kr/

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  3. Nongshim is always happy to be one of Korea's major food groups, with over 44 noodle kinds, 27 delectable types of snacks, and even Baeksan mineral water sourced from Baekdu Mountain, the highest mountain on the Korean peninsula.


    Nongshim quick noodles were first introduced in 1986. After 5 years, the product's characteristic spicy flavor has totally conquered the Korean people, and Nongshim noodles are still one of the spicy noodle brands preferred by Koreans. Nongshim's Shin ramyeon is also regarded as the country's national instant noodles.


    The word "Nongshim" means "the heart of the farmers." The "heart of the farmers" is the most remarkable component used by Nongshim to create wonderful products. Each grain of rice, potato, chile, and so on contains sincerity and commitment in order to provide people with products that are both delicious and nutritious.

    Nongshim
    , Korea's No. 1 instant noodle brand, has had an extraordinary and unexpected path to conquer consumers. A packet of Nongshim's spicy Shin noodles has more than 80 distinct components, the most notable of which are all elements available in every Korean home.


    Founder: Chun Ho Shin

    Founded: 1965

    Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea

    Website: http://eng.nongshim.com/main/index

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    Maeil

    Maeil is one of the Best Korean Food Brands. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Following this motto until now, Maeil is committed to always bringing products that are beneficial to the health of the community. Maeil built the history of the Korean dairy industry by developing and manufacturing various dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese; food for children such as infant powdered milk, solid food; beverages such as coffee, fruit juice, soy milk.


    Maeil strengthens its position as a global brand in baby food, premium beverages, and dairy products by exporting to 11 countries around the world. Maeil also created many global campaigns for babies and children with their various types of powdered milk. Maeil's products are known for their quality and nutritional value. The company has received numerous awards for its products, including the Korean Standard-Quality Award and the Monde Selection Award.


    Overall, Maeil is a respected brand in the South Korean food industry, particularly for its dairy products. The company has a strong focus on quality and nutrition, which has helped it to establish a loyal customer base both in South Korea and abroad.


    Founded: 1970
    Founder: Mr. Huh Chang-soo
    Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
    Website: https://www.maeil.com/eng/

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    Daesang

    Daesang is a South Korean food and biotechnology company that was founded in 1956. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and operates in various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Daesang Group, which launched Miwon, the first domestic fermented seasoning in 1956, has always pursued changes and innovations in the field of the food business. Daesang provides Korean consumers with a variety of products, from traditional sauces and seasoning flavors like vinegar, fish sauce to natural ingredients like fisheries, frozen food, processed meat, etc.


    Daesang is quickly becoming Korea's largest starch and sugar factory, selling typical starch products used as raw ingredients in confectionery and other processed goods. Daesang also owns the well-known Korean cuisine brands Chungjungone and Jongga Jip. While Chungjungone concentrates in fresh food, Jongga Jip promotes traditional Korean cuisine with kimchi and side dish goods.


    Overall, Daesang is a diversified conglomerate that operates in multiple industries and is a significant player in the South Korean economy. The company is committed to sustainable development and has implemented various environmental and social responsibility initiatives in its operations.


    Founder: Kim Chul-ho
    Founded: 1956
    Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
    Website: https://www.daesang.com/en/#BUSINESS

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    Samyang Foods

    Samyang Foods is a South Korean food company that specializes in producing instant noodles, sauces, and snacks. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Samyang ramyun is Korean first ramen, born in 1963. Samyang Foods is best known for its spicy instant noodles, particularly the Buldak (Fire Chicken) line of noodles, which has gained a large following worldwide. The company offers a wide range of instant noodle flavors, including chicken, seafood, and vegetable, among others.


    Apart from instant noodles, Samyang Foods also produces a variety of sauces and snacks, including hot sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), and chips. The company has expanded its product line to include healthier options such as brown rice instant noodles and organic instant noodles.


    Samyang Foods is known for using natural ingredients with high quality so as to provide food with high quality and different flavors. Customers can trust its products since it has established a thorough quality management system being certified by qualified international offices (KOLAS, ISO22000, HALAL) as well as a domestic one, HACCP.


    In recent years, Samyang Buldak ramyun has become very popular in Southeast Asia, China, etc. It is now a representative Korean ramyun. Since Buldak ramyun is loved by a large number of consumers, Samyang Foods also introduced the Buldak sauce, which received much support from both the domestic market and the foreign markets. Besides Samyang ramyun and Buldak ramyun, Samyang foods also produce kimchi ramyun, Chacharoni ramyun, snacks, and dairy products.


    Founded: 1961

    Founder: Jeon Jung Yoon

    Headquarters: Seoul, Hàn Quốc

    Website: https://www.samyangfoods.com/eng/index.do

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    Paldo

    Paldo is one of the Best Korean Food Brands. Created by Korea Yakult, Paldo has been receiving support and love from domestic and foreign customers. This brand started in 1983 with instant noodles products and then diversified into the beverage business and logistics business.


    Paldo has achieved remarkable success when exporting to different countries especially in Russia, the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Germany, etc. This brand’s main products include instant noodles, beverages, snacks, seaweed, frozen food, and others. Bibim instant noodles are the most famous packet noodles product of Paldo. Besides, they also have a wide collection of dosirac noodles, bow noodles, cup noodles, etc.


    Apart from instant noodles, Paldo also produces other food items such as sauces, snacks, and beverages. Some of the company's popular snack products include potato chips, rice cakes, and corn chips. Paldo also offers a range of soft drinks, including energy drinks, teas, and fruit juices.


    Founded: 1983
    Founder: Mr. Kim Jae-chul
    Headquarters: South Korea
    Website: http://www.paldofood.com/

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  8. Dr. Chung's Food is a South Korean food company that produces a variety of healthy and organic foods. The company was founded in 1995 by Dr. Chung Jae-hee, a renowned nutritionist and doctor of oriental medicine, who aimed to provide consumers with nutritious and natural food options.


    Dr. Chung's Food specializes in producing traditional Korean foods using natural and organic ingredients, without the use of artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. The company's product line includes various types of noodles, rice, sauces, snacks, and teas.


    One of the company's most popular products is its Sweet Potato Glass Noodles, which are made using organic sweet potato starch and are high in fiber and low in calories. Dr. Chung's Food has also developed a range of gluten-free and vegan products to cater to consumers with specific dietary needs.


    In addition to its focus on producing healthy and organic foods, Dr. Chung's Food is also committed to sustainable and eco-friendly business practices. The company uses biodegradable packaging materials and implements energy-saving measures in its production facilities.


    Founded: 1995

    Founder: Dr. Chung Jae-hee

    Headquarters: South Korea

    Website: N/a

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    Sahmyook Foods

    Sahmyook Foods is Korea's leading nutritional food brand. Sahmyook Foods, founded in 1974, is expanding in strength and becoming a prominent brand in soy milk products and nutritious vegetarian food. Sahmyook Foods' goods are now extensively known and distributed throughout the world, particularly in key markets such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and New Zealand. Soy milk products are manufactured on modern production lines and meet ISO 22000 and HACCP requirements.


    Sahmyook Foods
    ' major components are high-nutritional-value fruits and seeds that are also safe and healthy. Sahmyook Foods' goods are excellent and acceptable for people of all ages. Sahmyook Foods, with the motto "A better life through better nutrition," is continually striving to deliver the greatest goods to improve public health.



    Sahmyook Foods is known for goods created from soybeans coupled with nuts and seeds that include numerous necessary nutrients for consumers' health after 40 years of development. Sahmyook Foods' exceptional goods include black bean and almond milk drink (made from three types of nutritious nuts: black beans, almonds, and walnuts), soy banana milk (the perfect mix of banana and soybeans), soy corn milk, soybean milk, and others.

    Founded: 1974
    Founder: N/a
    Headquarters: Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
    Website: https://www.sahmyook.co.kr/

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    OURHOME

    As a brand that can convey trust and peace of mind to customers, OURHOME has the will to lead the Korean culinary culture. The company was founded in 1974 and has since grown to become one of the leading home product manufacturers in South Korea, with a strong presence in both the domestic and international markets.


    Our home is known for its innovative and functional designs, as well as its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company has received numerous awards and recognitions for its products, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. Overall, OURHOME is a respected and well-established brand in the South Korean home products industry.


    The CI (corporate identity) of our home is a combination of five different strokes for the five human senses (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory). It also shows an image of a happy house with 'ㅅ’ of “sonsoo” (handmade) in Korean and "" (human) in Chinese.


    Our Home’s main products are gluten-free foods, HMR (home meal replacement), frozen prepared foods, kimchi and side dishes, processed meats, and juk (porridges). The home meal replacement provides easy and simple, homemade-like Korean traditional soup and stew, so it is very convenient for consumers.


    Founded: 1974

    Founder: N/a

    Headquarters: South Korea

    Website: https://www.ourhome.co.kr/index.do

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