Who owns Shrimp Crackers?
Shrimp Crackers is owned by Nongshim (South Korea, KRX: 004370).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Nongshim Co., Ltd. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇰🇷 South Korea, Seoul
- Origin
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Founded
- 1971
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Salty snacks
- Parent ticker
- KRX: 004370
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Shrimp Crackers
Nongshim Shrimp Crackers launched in 1971 and were the company's first major success, predating its noodles. They remain one of the best-known snack products in Korea and are widely exported to Korean communities abroad. The company was founded by a brother of the man who built Lotte, after the two split over strategy.
Ownership timeline of Shrimp Crackers
Where Shrimp Crackers sits in Nongshim
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Shrimp Crackers?
The parent company of Shrimp Crackers is Nongshim, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Korea.
Is Shrimp Crackers South Korean?
Yes. Shrimp Crackers originated in South Korea in 1971 and its owner, Nongshim, is also headquartered in South Korea.
Is Shrimp Crackers still owned by Nongshim?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Shrimp Crackers is still owned by Nongshim. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Nongshim Co., Ltd. — brands — Nongshim Co., Ltd., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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