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Foodist

Food Platform Company

Foodist was established to bring the
food culture of South Korea to the next level.

The nation’s No.1 foodservice specialist Foodist has been expanding its business areas from contract food service to broadline distribution,
Cash and Cary and to the distribution of its own branded goods to the Cash and Carry’s in the nation.

2021

Foodist receives KSCI (Korea Satisfaction Consumer Index) Grand Prix(Food division, 6 consecutive years from 2017-2021)

January Foodist Co. Ltd., the merged incorporation of the two companies, is officially incorporated.

2020

Divesture from Hanwha Hotels & Resorts and acquisition by VIG Partners(Contract Foodservice & Broadline Distribution divisions)

Merger with WinPlus (Cash and Carry & Branded Goods Distribution divisions)

Foodist receives KSCI (Korea Satisfaction Consumer Index) Grand Prix(Food division, 6 consecutive years from 2017~2021)

2019

Foodist receives “Excellent” grade from the FAPAS® (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme) from the UK Food and Environment Research Agency(FERA)

Foodist opens Icheon logistics center

2018

VIG Partners acquires WinPlus

WinPlus launches mobile app

2015

Foodist launches integrated sales system (HWFC)

2012

WinPlus launches its first Cash and Carry outlet in Hanam

2008

Foodist opens Kyungin logistics center

2007

WinPlus opens private brand (PB), “식자재왕”

2005

Winplus is incorporated

Foodist lauches its BI for contract food services, “Food1st”

Foodist is awarded Korea Service Grand Prix by the Korean Standards Association (5 consecutive years from 2005 to 2009)

2004

Foodist is awarded Korea Brand Power Index (foodservice segment)

Foodist is awarded KOREA MARKETING · BRAND AWARDS by Korea Marketing Association

1998

Foodist launches contract foodservice business