Orion Confectionery
Orion Confectionery[edit | edit source]
Orion Confectionery is a South Korean confectionery company, which was established in 1956. It is one of the three largest food companies in South Korea, and it also has operations in China, Vietnam, Russia, and the United States. The company's products include biscuits, cookies, crackers, pies, gum, snacks, chocolate, and candy.
History[edit | edit source]
Orion Confectionery was founded in 1956 by Lee Yang-gu. The company started as a small bakery in Seoul, South Korea. Over the years, it has grown into a global confectionery company with operations in several countries.
Products[edit | edit source]
Orion Confectionery produces a wide range of confectionery products. Some of its most popular products include:
- Choco Pie: A chocolate-covered cake with marshmallow filling.
- Custard: A soft cake with custard cream filling.
- Digestive: A whole wheat biscuit.
- Ghana Chocolate: A popular chocolate brand in South Korea.
- Marine Boy: A fish-shaped snack.
- Oh! Gamja: A potato snack.
- Poca Chips: A potato chip snack.
Operations[edit | edit source]
Orion Confectionery operates in several countries around the world. It has manufacturing facilities in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Russia, and the United States. The company's products are sold in over 60 countries.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Orion Confectionery has been involved in several controversies over the years. These include issues related to product quality, labor practices, and business ethics.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Orion Confectionery official website
- Orion Confectionery on Bloomberg
- Orion Confectionery on Reuters
External Links[edit | edit source]
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