Since our founding in 1945,
we have been building a healthy food
business through unrelenting effort.
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The First Step of Samlip,
Sangmidang
1945
The First Step of Samlip, Sangmidang
1949
Developed a Sangmidang-style Oven and Anthracite Kiln
1959
Established Samlip Confectionery Corporation and started the operation of Yongsan Factory
1961
Sangmidang Renamed to Samlip Industrial Confectionery Corporation
1964
Launched Cream Bread for the First Time
The Beginning of the Legend of Cream Bread- This product was so popular that people lined up endlessly in the early morning at the Daebang-dong factory to buy it.
1966
Changed the Company Name to Samlip Industrial Baking Corporation
1968
Completed the Construction of Garibong-dong Factory
1968
Changed the Company Name to Samlip Food Industry Co., Ltd.
1971
Completed the Construction of Gunpo Oil and Fat Factory
1971
First Launched Samlip Hopang
Hopang, developed after a year of research and development, became extremely popular for its original idea and has remained the nation's favorite winter snack ever since.
1972
Established Korea International Food
Korea International Food, the predecessor of Shany, was established to produce and sell high-end cakes.
1973
Opened a company-operated store Shany House
1974
Launched Samlip Hotteok for the First Time
After its launch, it reached peak sales in 1974 and 1975, and it has remained the nation’s favorite snack ever since.
1974
Completed the Construction of Honam Factory
1974
Launched Hi-myeon
1976
Chang-seong Heo inaugurated as the Honorary Chairman
1976
Launched Full Moon Cake for the First Time
With sweet cream filling between large, round, full moon-shaped cakes, this Full Moon Cake recorded daily sales of 10,000 boxes at its initial launch and has been a favorite snack for over 50 years.
1977
Changed the company name from Korea International Food to Shany
1979
Completed the Construction of the SPC Samlip Cheongju Factory
1983
Chairman Young-in Heo inaugurated as CEO of Shany
1984
Launched Asinayo (castella icecream) for the First Time
Asinayo, ice cream sandwiched between two slices of sponge cake, was one of Samlip's biggest hits in the 1980s.
1984
Established SPC Samlip R&D Center
1985
Completed the construction of Cheongju Ice Cream Factory and started its operation
1985
Founded Honam Shany
1986
Completed the construction of the Cheongju Loaf Bread Factory and started its operation
1986
Selected as the official supplier for the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics
1989
Completed the construction of Daegu Factory
1992
Launched Nuneddine for the First Time
1995
Changed the company name from Samlip Food Industry Co., Ltd. to Samlip General Foods
1995
Completed the construction of Shihwa Factory
1997
Changed the company name from Samlip General Foods to Samlip Foods
1999
Acquired ISO9001 Quality System Certification
1999
Launched Gukjin Bread
It was the first character bread in the baking industry and was a sensation at the time.
1999
Launched Pokémon Bread
Within six months of its launch, it recorded daily sales of 50,000 boxes, becoming a favorite snack among younger customers.
2004
Changed the group name to SPC
2005
Established SPC Food Safety Center
2005
Established SPC Central Research Institute (current SPC Food Engineering Research Institute)
2006
Started rice cake franchise business
2006
Acquired HACCP certification for rice cakes
2006
Acquired Food Safety Management System Certification
2007
Acquired HACCP Hamburger Certification
2008
Acquired Mildawon, a specialized domestic wheat processing company
2008
Acquired HACCP Frozen Noodle Certification
2009
Opened the SPC Agriculture and Life Science Research Building at Seoul National University
In partnership with Seoul National University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we jointly conducted a project to increase the consumption of domestically produced rice and wheat and develop processed products.
2009
Acquired Compliance Management System (CMS) Certification
2010
Began the highway Rest Area operation business
2011
Opened SPC School of Food Sciences
It was opened with a single bakery department to train bakery technicians in both theoretical and practical skills.
2011
Took over the sales division of Shany
2012
SPC Happy Foundation Launched SPC Happy Volunteer Corps
SPC Group employees have launched an organization to promote the value of sharing and to engage in volunteer activities by visiting every corner of our society in need of help.
2012
Relocated to the new integrated headquarters in Yangjae-dong
2012
Newly established Innovation Lab
2012
Acquired Mildawon, a subsidiary of the parent company
2014
Established Samlip GFS
In response to the potential growth of the domestic food resource distribution market, we established a specialized food distribution corporation to enhance our business expertise.
2015
Opened Boryeongsa Rest Area
2015
Opened Bizeun Airside Branch at Incheon International Airport
2015
Samlip GFS acquired HACCP certification for the livestock products storage method
2016
Launched Roman Meal, a whole wheat brand
2016
Changed the company name to SPC Samlip
2017
Completed the construction of SPC Fresh Food Factory
2017
Expanded the Sand Farm Line at Shihwa Factory
2017
Changed the brand identity of SPC Samlip
2017
Launched “Pig in the Garden”
“Pig in the Garden”, featuring a variety of health-oriented wellness products, was launched.
2017
Acquired Customer Centered Management (CCM) certification
2018
Launched the Café Snow brand
2018
Acquired Glucks Schwein, Mildawon, and Egg Farm affiliates
2019
Launched Meegak
2019
Concluded a Kraft Heinz Exclusive Supply Agreement
2019
Acquired the right to operate the Gapyeong Rest Area business
2019
Launched City Deli
2019
GFS won "$30 Million Export Tower citation" on Trade Day
2021
‘56-Hour Low Temperature Aged Loaf Bread’ received the best record certification from the Korea Record Institute
Bizeun won the Gold Prize for Packaging in the Food Category.
2021
Won the Gold Prize, the highest honor, at the iF Design Awards.
Bizeun won the Gold Prize for Packaging in the Food Category.
2022
Launched "Pokémon Bread is Back"
The Pokémon Bread, which became popular with its "bring back the memories" concept, was relaunched, sparking a "Detachable Seal Boom."
2023
Launched Biild, a premium probiotics brand.
2023
Launched "ReadyB", a home bakery brand.
2023
Participated in ANUGA, a global food fair in 2023.
2023
Cream Bread acquired the nation's best-selling cream bread certification
It recorded total sales of 320 million products in 10 years.
2024
Launched "Bread31", a healthy bread brand
2024
Carried out the 60th Anniversary Campaign for Cream Bread
2024
Launched "Project:H", a healthy bakery brand
2024
Samlip Hopang awarded 3 stars, the highest rating, at Superior Taste Awards
2024
Korean Yakgwa entered Costco in the U.S.
2024
Launched Yaam, a B2B total solutions brand
2024
The 60th Anniversary Campaign for Cream Bread won 4 Korean Advertising Awards
2025
Launched KBO Breads for the first time
KBO breads, launched in collaboration with the Korea Baseball Organization, sold more than 10 million buns in 41 days.
2025
Won four awards in the 2025 Red Dot Awards
Won one "Grand Prize" and three "Main Prizes" in the "Brand Communication Design" category.
2025
Samlip Cheesecake became the first Korean bakery product to enter Costco in the U.S.
