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Who owns Samanco?

Samanco is owned by Binggrae (South Korea, KRX: 005180).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Binggrae Co., Ltd. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇰🇷 South Korea, Namyangju
Origin
🇰🇷 South Korea
Founded
1991
Category
FoodFrozen foodIce cream
Parent ticker
KRX: 005180
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Samanco

Samanco is a monaka sandwich ice cream shaped like a carp, made by Binggrae since 1991, which the company calls Korea's number one monaka ice cream. Its fish-shaped wafer holds ice cream with various fillings, and it is one of Binggrae's main export products, gaining popularity in Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam, where Binggrae has a sales subsidiary.

Ownership timeline of Samanco

Owners of Samanco over 1991 to 2026 Binggrae start not recorded–present Binggrae (start not recorded) 1995200020052010201520202025
  1. ? – present Binggrae [1] reported

Where Samanco sits in Binggrae

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Samanco sits in Binggrae Tree of 8 brands under Binggrae. Binggrae Samanco A Café La Banana-Flavored Milk Bravo Cone Crab Chips Melona and 2 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Samanco?

The parent company of Samanco is Binggrae, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Korea.

Is Samanco South Korean?

Yes. Samanco originated in South Korea in 1991 and its owner, Binggrae, is also headquartered in South Korea.

Is Samanco still owned by Binggrae?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Samanco is still owned by Binggrae. 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. [1] Binggrae 2026 Sustainability Report — Binggrae Co., Ltd., Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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