MORAN FOOD history monument

HISTORY MORAN FOOD

1991 - 2026

The MORAN FOOD Journey
Since 1991

From Korean duck sourcing to production, processing, and quality control,
we have built trusted standards for duck products.

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HISTORY MORAN FOOD

MORAN FOOD history monument
1991 - 2026

The MORAN FOOD Journey
Since 1991

From Korean duck sourcing to production and processing,
through every stage of quality control,
we have built standards our customers can trust.

MORAN FOOD today

MORAN FOOD Today

Built on decades of production expertise and rigorous quality systems,
MORAN FOOD continues to grow as a trusted
specialist in processed duck products.

MORAN FOOD Today

Present - 2013

Expanding our reach and advancing the Korean duck industry

2026

  • 08

    Development underway for jjajang- and buldak-flavored sliced duck products

  • 07

    Development underway for a pressed duck product

  • 06

    Development underway for new products containing cauliflower mushroom extract

  • 05

    Expanded distribution through Coupang Rocket Fresh

  • 04

    Development underway for a new Peking duck product

  • 03

    Signed an MOU with Bucheon University

  • 03

    Signed franchise supply agreements with Shabu Hyang and The Chadol

2023

  • 12

    Expanded high-speed fiber network infrastructure across MORAN FOOD facilities

  • 09

    Launched a co-branded gift set with NH Moguchon

2022

  • 08

    Signed an OEM agreement with NH Moguchon for gift sets

  • 03

    Contracted with the Eumseong School Meal Support Center
    Began supplying the full range of duck products for school meals across Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do

  • 02

    Signed an OEM agreement with NH FOODS for smoked duck, reaching monthly sales of 5 metric tons

  • 01

    Began supplying duck breast and leg meat ingredients to S-Food

2021

  • 12

    Began selling seasoned duck bulgogi through Shopping NT’s home-shopping channel

  • 05

    Introduced employee ID cards to strengthen site security

  • 03

    Began OEM production of seasoned duck bulgogi for actress Kim Soo-mi’s home-shopping line

  • 02

    Secured an OEM gift-set agreement with Ourhome

  • 01

    Listed products at NongHyup Hanaro Club

  • 01

    Signed a distribution agreement with NongHyup Distribution for placement in Hanaro Mart stores

2020

  • 11

    Participated in a private-sector voluntary frozen-product stockpiling program, supported by KRW 4.9 billion in interest-free financing from NH Moguchon

  • 06

    Established a mid- to long-term plan for strategic business expansion

  • 05

    Discussed the expansion of vertically integrated operations

  • 03

    Discussed the integration of the NH Moguchon and MORAN FOOD brands

2019

  • 12

    Expanded military supply of smoked duck slices to 120 metric tons annually, securing a second contract

  • 05

    Built a comprehensive by-product processing facility with an investment of KRW 5.0 billion

  • 04

    Built new holding-pen facilities with an investment of KRW 1.0 billion

  • 01

    Completed breeder-duck operations within NH Moguchon’s vertical integration system

2018

  • 04

    Initiated discussions on vertically integrated breeder-duck operations

  • 03

    Established an NH Moguchon military-supply processing facility at the MORAN FOOD plant

  • 02

    Launched joint duck farming with NH Moguchon, producing 2.4 million ducks annually

2017

  • 12

    Agreed to launch joint duck farming with NH Moguchon

2013

  • 06

    Began producing antibiotic-free, eco-friendly smoked duck

Building the foundation for growth

Building the Foundation

While charting new paths for growth,
we strengthened our production, quality, and operational systems
and prepared MORAN FOOD for broader opportunities.

Building the Foundation

2012 - 2005

Years of strengthening production and quality systems

2012

  • 12

    Completed a third expansion, adding two automated packaging lines
    Achieved USD 3 million in duck feather exports for the second consecutive year
    Installed animal welfare-compliant unloading equipment

  • 07

    Recognized for excellence in country-of-origin management
    Implemented duck carcass grading
    Certified as a Korean duck handling facility (Certification No. KD2013-03-001)

2011

  • 12

    Increased paid-in capital to KRW 5.0 billion

  • 08

    Completed a second expansion of the comprehensive heat-treatment plant and automated lines

  • 05

    Completed the first expansion of automated packaging lines at the meat-processing plant

2010

  • 12

    Established the MORAN FOOD Corporate R&D Center, certified by the Korea Industrial Technology Association

  • 11

    Expanded hatchery capacity to 950,000 ducklings per month

  • 08

    Launched the SelDuck online store

  • 05

    Obtained MAIN-BIZ management innovation certification

2009

  • 11

    Certified as an Outstanding Agricultural Products Company by the Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do

  • 10

    Designated as a FreeBoard company
    Recognized as an exemplary HACCP-certified slaughterhouse

  • 08

    Signed an MOU with NH Moguchon

  • 03

    Obtained eco-friendly agricultural production certification

2008

  • 12

    Obtained HACCP certification for meat processing
    Completed construction of the processing plant and began discussions on vertical integration

  • 09

    Obtained HACCP certification for meat packaging and handling

  • 04

    Completed construction of the hatchery

2006

  • 10

    Changed the corporate name to MORAN FOOD Co., Ltd.

2005

  • 10

    Exported 90 metric tons of duck cuts

Innovation and change

Innovation & Change

Through hygienic production and systematic process control,
we continued to improve our operations to deliver safer products
and more consistent quality.

Innovation & Change

2004 - 2001

Years of progress in hygienic production and process improvement

2004

  • 09

    Established MS FOOD Co., Ltd., an agricultural corporation

  • 09

    Secured KRW 300 million in product liability insurance from Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

  • 09

    Obtained HACCP certification for duck slaughterhouse operations

  • 01

    Developed and began producing herbal five-spice duck

2003

  • 12

    Completed the automated line at Plant 1
    Exported 75 metric tons of duck cuts

  • 09

    Began expansion of the automated line at Plant 1

2002

  • 09

    Registered the designs and trademarks for the Ori Baksa and Tojong Baksa brands

  • 02

    Developed and began producing new smoked duck products

2001

  • 12

    Exported 40 metric tons of duck cuts

  • 12

    Designated as an animal quarantine facility for slaughtering and processing

  • 06

    Increased paid-in capital by KRW 1.0 billion

The beginnings of MORAN FOOD

Our Beginnings

Grounded in honest standards,
these were the years when MORAN FOOD took its first steps
toward becoming a specialist in Korean duck processing.

Our Beginnings

2000 - 1991

The first steps of MORAN FOOD, built on honest standards

2000

  • 12

    Changed the corporate name to Moran Food Agricultural Cooperative and completed the corporate succession process with paid-in capital of KRW 240 million

1991

  • 12

    Established Moran Distribution Co., Ltd.