Nongshim
Also known as: Nong Shim, Shin Ramyun, Nongshim Co, 농심, Nongshim Ramyun
Nongshim is a South Korean food company tracing its history to Lotte Industrial in 1965, known for the Shin Ramyun, Neoguri and Chapagetti noodles.
Nongshim is a South Korean food company. According to the history on its English website, its predecessor Lotte Industrial Company was founded in 1965, and in 1978 the company was renamed Nongshim.
In 1975 Nongshim Ramyun, the company's first ramyun, was developed. Neoguri (1982), Chapagetti (1984) and Shin Ramyun (1986) followed. Neoguri was developed in November 1982 together with Yukgaejang bowl noodles, Chapagetti in March 1984, and Shin Ramyun was launched in October 1986.
The company's 2023 annual report gives the exact founding date as 18 September 1965.
Facts
| Year founded | 1965 (Lotte Industrial); Nongshim since 1978 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Korea |
| House range | Shin Ramyun, Neoguri, Chapagetti |
How it connects to Noodles
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- Similar and different
- Ramyeon, Samyang Ramen, Nissin Foods, Buldak
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Nongshim, and what kind of company is it?
Roughly "nong-shim": a South Korean food company.
When was Neoguri developed?
In November 1982, together with Yukgaejang bowl noodles.
When did Chapagetti appear?
In March 1984.
What exact founding date does the 2023 annual report give?
18 September 1965.
Is it true that Shin Ramyun was Nongshim's first noodle?
No, the first ramyun came in 1975; Shin Ramyun followed in October 1986.
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