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Who owns Choco Pie?

Choco Pie is owned by Lotte (South Korea, KRX: 004990).[1]

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

Key facts

Current owner
Lotte Corporation reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇰🇷 South Korea, Seoul
Origin
🇰🇷 South Korea
Founded
1974
Category
FoodSnacksCookies & crackers
Parent ticker
KRX: 004990
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Choco Pie

Choco Pie is a marshmallow-filled biscuit coated in chocolate. Orion created the Korean version in 1974 and Lotte followed shortly after, and both sell it; the product became a form of informal currency among workers at the Kaesong industrial complex.

Ownership timeline of Choco Pie

Owners of Choco Pie from 1974 to 2026 Lotte 1974–present Lotte 19801990200020102020
  1. 1974 – present Lotte [1] reported

Where Choco Pie sits in Lotte

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

Where Choco Pie sits in Lotte Tree of 4 brands under Lotte. Lotte Choco Pie Ghana Chocolate Lotte Xylitol Pepero

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Choco Pie?

The parent company of Choco Pie is Lotte, a publicly listed company headquartered in South Korea.

Is Choco Pie South Korean?

Yes. Choco Pie originated in South Korea in 1974 and its owner, Lotte, is also headquartered in South Korea.

Is Choco Pie still owned by Lotte?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Choco Pie is still owned by Lotte. 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] Lotte Corporation — business and brands — Lotte Corporation, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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