HISTORY

History

Explore the milestones behind Seoul F&B's growth.

The Journey of Seoul F&B

From a small beginning in Hoengseong to a smart factory, this is our record of steady growth centered on quality and people.

SINCE 2005

A small challenge in Hoengseong planted the seeds of a healthier food culture.

2005 – 2011

A small challenge in Hoengseong planted the seeds of a healthier food culture.

2005Seoul F&B founded and relocated to a new facility in Hoengseong IT Valley
2006Corporate research institute recognized by the Korea Industrial Technology Association
2007Received a Gangwon Governor's Commendation for livestock policy contributions
2008Obtained HACCP certification from the Korea Food Research Institute
2009Completed construction of Wonju Plant 1
2010Selected as a Promising SME of Gangwon Province

2012 – 2013

Distinctive growth built on quality, employment, and sustainable management.

2012Named an Outstanding Job Creation Company by the Gangwon Regional Ministry of Employment and Labor
Received the Small and Medium Business Administration Award
Received a commendation for contributions to small and medium enterprises
Selected as a 2012 Company People Want to Work For by INNOBIZ
Received the Korea Sustainable Management Award
2013Received a commendation as an outstanding labor and employment company
Received the Minister of Environment Award for social contribution
Received the Product Responsibility Award at the Korea Sustainable Management Awards
Received a commendation for contributions to venture industry development
Received the Prime Minister's Commendation for job creation

2014 – 2017

Building export, certification, and production capabilities for the global market.

2014Received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award for social contribution
Expanded Seoul F&B Plant 3
Opened the Ianae workplace childcare center
Received a certificate of appreciation from the Korean Society for Food Science of Animal Resources
Obtained KMF Halal certification
2015Received an Outstanding Taxpayer Commendation from the National Tax Service
Received a commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy
Ianae Childcare Center received evaluation certification
Received the One Million Dollar Export Tower on the 52nd Trade Day
2016Received the Technology Award from the Korean Society of Dairy Science and Technology
Received the Fair Trade Commission Chairperson's Award for corporate ethics
Selected as an Outstanding Labor-Management Culture Company
Received the Gangwon Business Leader Award for creative enterprise
Received the Grand Prize at the GTI International Trade and Investment Expo
2017Received the 2016 Respected Entrepreneur of the Future Award
Received a certificate of appreciation for the Hope Link Project
Selected as a Promising Export SME by the Small and Medium Business Administration
Received a Presidential Commendation for contributions to small and medium enterprises
Received the Three Million Dollar Export Tower on the 54th Trade Day

2018 – 2019

Raising quality standards through GMP certification and research and development.

2018Selected as a KISTI Family Company
Received an Encouragement Award in the Labor-Management Partnership Best Practice Competition
Received the Prime Minister's Commendation at the Labor-Management Culture Awards
Obtained GMP certification for health functional foods from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
2019Received a Good Neighbors plaque for social contribution
Received the Korea Best Management Award for family-friendly management
Selected as a 2019 Global Small Giant Company by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Obtained Korea LOHAS certification
Designated as a Promising Export SME

2020 – 2022

Opening the future of production with the Wonju smart factory.

2020Wonju Plant licensed for livestock product and dairy processing
Completed the expansion and food manufacturing registration of Wonju Plant 1
Received the Korea Best Management Award for highest quality
Received the Grand Prize at the Gangwon Job Awards
Completed the Wonju Plant 1 smart factory
2021Received the Five Million Dollar Export Tower on the 58th Trade Day
Re-selected as an Outstanding Labor-Management Culture Company and received a merit commendation
2022Selected as a Regional Innovation Leading Company
Advanced the smart factory and expanded production lines

2023 – 2026

Building the next stage of shared growth on strong standards.

2023Obtained Korea LOHAS and Brand K certifications
Received the K-ESG Management Award
2024Selected as a Regional Leading Company
Launched new production facilities and established a foundation for growth into a mid-sized company
2025Relocated the registered headquarters from Hoengseong to Wonju
Received a Taxpayer's Day Commendation

Standards built one step at a time
have shaped the Seoul F&B of today.