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Crown Confectionery is a well-known company from South Korea that makes lots of tasty snacks and sweets! It was started way back in 1947, which means it has been making yummy treats for over 75 years. This company is famous for creating popular biscuits and snacks that many people in Korea love.

What is Crown Confectionery?

Crown Confectionery is a company that specializes in making all sorts of sweet treats. They produce many different kinds of snacks, including:

  • Biscuits
  • Cookies
  • Crackers
  • Chocolates
  • Other yummy candies and snacks

Their main offices are in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. They also have factories in Seoul and in a city called Anyang in Gyeonggi-do, where they make all their delicious products.

A Sweet History

Crown Confectionery has a long and interesting history. Since it started in 1947, it has become one of the oldest and most popular snack companies in South Korea. They are especially famous for inventing some classic treats that are still enjoyed today.

Famous Snacks They Created

Two of their most famous inventions are:

  • Sando: A popular type of biscuit.
  • Big Pie: Another well-loved snack.

These treats helped Crown Confectionery become a household name in South Korea.

Crown Confectionery Today

Over the years, Crown Confectionery has grown a lot. In 2004, they even took over another big snack company called Haitai. This made them even bigger and able to make more kinds of snacks.

In 2017, the company's name changed slightly to Crown Haitai Holdings. This new name shows that they are now a larger group of companies that includes both Crown and Haitai brands. They are similar to other big snack companies in South Korea, like Lotte Confectionery and Orion Confectionery, all making delicious foods for people to enjoy.

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