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Milestones

Chungwoo Foods masters today with yesterday’s know-how and prepares for tomorrow’s growth.

Chungwoo Foods Heritage and Taste
2004 - 2010
2011 - 2020
2021 - NOW
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Startup Stage

  • 2004

    Founded Chungwoo Foods Co., Ltd.

  • 2005 ~ 2006

    Developed capsaicin sauce / Concluded a franchise OEM production contract.

  • 2007 ~ 2009

    Produced and supplied sauces for large franchises. Introduced automated sauce production equipment (zero-gravity mixer, packaging machine).

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Takeoff Stage

Global Expansion
  • 2010 ~ 2012

    Launched the First Taste brand.
    Received the ISO 9001:2008 certification.
    Participated in the International Food Exhibitions nationwide.

  • 2013 ~ 2014

    Approved by the US FDA and expanded the factory facilities.
    Introduced the state-of-the-art facilities and systems.

  • 2015 ~ 2016

    Received the HACCP certification.
    Operated 7 regional offices nationwide.

  • 2017 ~ 2018

    Received the ISO 22000/ ISO 14001 certifications.
    Received the MAIN-BIZ certification.

  • 2019

    Achieved $1 million USD in exports.

  • 2020

    Achieved $2.5 million USD in exports.

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Growth Stage

Smart Factory Facility
  • 2021

    Established Factory 2 of Chungwoo Foods Co., Ltd.

  • 2022

    Completed the construction of Factory 2 of Chungwoo Foods Co., Ltd.
    Received the HACCP certification of Factory 2 of Chungwoo Foods Co., Ltd.

  • 2024

    Certified as a small giant.
    Established a local branch in China.
    Received the FSSC 22000 certification.

  • 2025

    Newly established the R&D department in the Seoul office.
    Opened a store at the Small Business Premium Maru inside the KORAIL station.
    Certified as a women-friendly partner company.