About Namchow

With integrity and innovation, build a sustainable life industry chain.

Namchow Group

Namchow Group was founded in 1952 (formerly Namchow Industrial Company). Inheriting the belief of founder Mr. Chen Chi-Chih, with transparency in personnel and finance, and sustainable operations as its core, it upholds
Raw material related, technology related, channel related, culture related
diversified its strategy, deeply cultivating areas such as oils and fats, food, detergents and daily necessities, biotechnology, and food services, while also strategically positioning...
Taiwan, Thailand, mainland China, and Japan, with products marketed globally. In recent years, the company has expanded from food manufacturing to dining and brand experiences, continuing to be a trusted partner for consumers, industries, and society through professionalism and innovation.

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  • Chairman Chen Feilong has passed away, and the board of directors has elected Chen Zhengwen to succeed him as chairman.Chen Yu-wen assumes the position of Vice Chairman.
  • BAKTRO Baking Fresh Market, Jinshan Branch, opens.
  • Royal Coca listed on the stock exchange (stock code 7791).
  • Nanchiao Food has obtained “Shanghai Renowned Trademark” and “AAA Famous Trademark Brand” certifications.
  • Namchow Foods received the ESG rating of “A+” from "Green Finance Rating" for A-share listed companies.
  • Nanya Food Group invests 108 million Thai baht to establish a subsidiary in Thailand, which has officially been unveiled.
  • The Zhongli plant's ambient temperature rice production line has been relocated to Thailand.
  • Expanding its F&B presence, Paulaner Brauhaus and BAKTRO Bakery & Bistro have opened at Xuhui West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai.
  • Nansihang Shanghai factory recognized as a "High-Tech Enterprise."
  • NFC Shanghai and Guangzhou factories obtain national “Green Factory” certification.
  • Establish "Namchow Trading (Hong Kong) Limited".
  • Establishment of Namchow Foods (Bangkok) Co., Ltd.
  • Nangyang Food establishes a national-level CNAS laboratory.
  • Nang Chuan Food's Western Production Base's groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chongqing.
  • Establish "Namchow Trading (Singapore) Pte. Ltd."
  • The Shanghai factory held a commencement ceremony for frozen dough production.
  • The retro "Kiss Me Soap" is back with a new upgrade and the addition of probiotics.
  • Nanshiang Shanghai is listed on the A-share market, making it the first Taiwanese food company to be listed on the A-share market.
  • Mainland Nanqiao won the "2021 Mainland Baking Supply Chain TOP 10".
  • Nang Kwang mainland received the "2021 FoodTalks Global Top 30 Specialty Fats and Oils Enterprises" (Nang Kwang Food ranked 11th globally and 1st in mainland China).
  • 2021 Happy Enterprise Roll of Honor - Nan Chiao Group.
  • March 16th, Tokyo Shinjuku Tensuiro Crystal Hall soft opening.
  • Establish "Wuhan Qiaoxing Enterprise Management Co., Ltd."
  • Paulaner Brauhaus Shanghai opened its North Bund branch.
  • Shanghai's European restaurant "One on the Bund" has relocated and reopened in North Bund.
  • The first phase of Thai Nan Qiao's five-year, 5 billion plan is complete with the expansion of its factory, creating a brand new intelligent factory.
  • The Thai Chinese established cross-border e-commerce, selling products worldwide and completing the setup of points on mainland e-commerce platforms.
  • Nien Chiang establishes Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Operations Center in Guangzhou to promote cooperation and exchange between mainland China and Hong Kong and Macao.
  • Nanshan established the Yangtze River Economic Belt Great Wuhan Operations Center, with Wuhan as the core, providing comprehensive services.
  • Le Petit Prince's Flying Journey French Restaurant has opened in Guandu.
  • Paulaner Guandu Bakery Demonstration Store soft opening.
  • Hosting the "TODAY AT NAMCHOW" exhibition, creating the "Food Cooperation Platform" concept, displaying examples and achievements of Namchow Group's collaborations with domestic and international enterprises, held at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 3.
  • Dian Shui Lou was selected for the 2018 Michelin Guide Taipei Bib Gourmand recommendations.
  • The Japanese restaurant "Ten Suilou" has opened its Yotsuya branch in Tokyo.
  • Nang Kwang Mainland Baking Business's 22nd Anniversary Baking Exhibition and the opening of the Qiao Bing Jia Artisan Culture Museum.
  • Namchow establishes western operations center in Chongqing, Sichuan.
  • "Taipei International Bakery Show," Nien Yow debuts the "New Han Cake Tide" Han Cake Expo special zone, dedicated to creating a new Han cake culture and promoting Han cakes to the international market.
  • Paulaner Brauhaus Changning Raffles City, Shanghai, has opened.
  • Shanghai Nanqiao Food Company has become the first food production enterprise in Jinshan District to receive halal certification from the Shanghai Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau.
  • NCIX changes name/issues new shares, "NCIX Investment Holding Co., Ltd."
  • Nanchiao Antrodia Cinnamomea Vitality Soap is launched, with celebrity Li Yi-chun as spokesperson.
  • Dian Shui Lou's Dazhi branch is opening.
  • "The Perfection of Beauty" book is published.
  • Open Shuidianlou Linkou Branch.
  • Opened Royal Delux Cafe Linkou Branch. Closed in 2020.
  • Nang Wah Tianjin Factory has been awarded the "Tianjin Municipal High-Tech Enterprise" certificate.
  • Shanghai Jinshan Plant Inauguration Ceremony and Nanqiao Mainland Business 20th Anniversary Celebration.
  • Shanghai Paulaner Restaurant - National Exhibition and Convention Center is open.
  • Shanghai Municipal Government's policy to reclaim historical sites upon lease expiration leads to the closure of Paulaner Biergarten (Fenyang Road), Xuan Cuisine (Fenyang Road), and Bakery by Paulane (Fenyang Road).
  • Establish a "Food Safety Office" with dedicated personnel, specialized duties, and focused responsibility.
  • Begin compiling the CSR report and promote related policies through a committee.
  • Guangzhou Nanqiao Food Co., Ltd. has been certified as the "Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Baking Fats and Oils."
  • Shanghai Nanqiao Food Co., Ltd. has been certified by the Shanghai Municipal Government for "Industrial Transformation and Upgrading."
  • Thainam Kiao's "Little Chef" instant noodles are officially returning to Taiwan for sale, positioned as slow-cooking noodles.
  • New ice cream production line at Taoyuan plant.
  • Opened the Dianshui Tower Hsinchu branch. The contract ended in March 2020.
  • Establish Nanchiao Japan Co., Ltd. to plan the operations of Dian Shui Lou Clubhouse and Dian Shui Lou Restaurant.
  • Nien-Yen Group holds first global product exhibition: "Food Cloud Traceability Management Application Demonstration" at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 3.
  • Self-funded the "Three Sheep Opening - All Taiwan Baked Souvenir Carnival" exhibition at Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, combining with 62 baking manufacturers to boost consumption momentum.
  • Guangzhou Nanqiao Food Co., Ltd. has been awarded "High-tech Enterprise Certification."
  • "Legend of the Udon Kingdom" Book Published: A Story Co-Created by the CEOs of Two Multinational Corporations.
  • The Nansih Thailand Cultural Museum has been completed and is located in the Taoyuan Tourist Factory District.
  • Nanchiao's Taoyuan plant has received government certification to establish a tourism factory. They have opened the Dianshuilou Taoyuan store.
  • Open a Dian Shui Lou store in Shanghai.
  • Established "Shanghai Nanqiao Food Co., Ltd."
  • Zhongli Plant's second quick-frozen cooked noodle production line has begun operation.
  • Open Shuishilou Nankan Branch.
  • Opened Chao Jiang Yan restaurant, specializing in Teochew and Cantonese cuisine. Closed in August 2017.
  • Paulaner Brauhaus Taipei Qingcheng branch opened. Closed in May 2017.
  • The Mainland Nanqu selected to hold the "Cross-Strait Baking Expo - Baking Souvenir Industry Exhibition and Cross-Strait Baking Elite Exchange Conference."
  • Paulaner Shanghai was invited to open a restaurant in the Shanghai World Expo Park.
  • Establish "Shanghai Qiaoxing Enterprise Management Co., Ltd."
  • The book "Winning in China: Namchow's 12 Years of Achievement in China" has been published.
  • Establish a Taiwanese brewery as a visitor center in Taoyuan.
  • Paulaner restaurant in Shanghai opened a branch in Taiwan, with its first location at the Guandu campus of Taipei National University of the Arts. It closed its business in 2020, and the original site was replaced by "The Little Prince's Flying Journey," a French restaurant.
  • Open Dian Shui Lou Huaining Branch.
  • Publish the book "Only When Love Transforms Will We Win – The Management Wisdom of a Multifaceted Namchow".
  • Open the Dian Shui Lou Fuxing store.
  • Established Guangzhou Nanchiao Company, built Guangzhou factory, and produced baking fats and whipping cream.
  • Open a European restaurant called "Riverside One" in Shanghai.
  • Open a Dian Shui Lou Jiangnan cuisine restaurant, the first store - Nanjing store.
  • Develop a business for ambient-temperature sterile rice packaging, with the production line based in the Zhongli facility.
  • Open a Cabysso Russian restaurant in Taipei's Dunhua business district.
  • Open a BAKER DREAMS Bakery Cafe in Shanghai.
  • Mainland Nanqiao established "Tianjin Jihao Food Company" to produce light cream products.
  • Opening of Paulaner Brewery Shanghai Riverside.
  • Nanqiao Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Publication of "Innovation in Inheritance" Book.
  • Open "Xian Zhi Xuan," a Japanese/Teppanyaki restaurant in Shanghai.
  • Shanghai Paulaner Taiko Dessert Shop Grand Opening.
  • Paulaner Shanghai's second store - Xintiandi store opens.
  • Establish Shanghai Qiaohao Trading Co., Ltd.
  • Nanchiao on the mainland is holding its first baking "Gao Feng Hui" forum.
  • Establish "Qiao He Company" to promote frozen cooked noodles and open a specialty noodle restaurant in the Honba style.
  • In technical cooperation with KATO KICHI Co., Ltd. of Japan, we operate the quick-frozen noodle business, with production lines located at the Zhongli plant.
  • Entering the mainland China market, established "Tianjin Dinghao Oils and Fats Company" to produce and sell baking oils and fats.
  • With technical cooperation from the German Paulaner Group, the "Shanghai Paulaner Garden Beer Restaurant" was established, with its first location on Fenyang Road.
  • Commemorate the founder of NCH, Mr. Chiang, by building the "Rong Gong Hall," which will be located at the Taoyuan plant.
  • Formed a joint venture with The Häagen-Dazs Company, Inc. of the United States to establish "Taiwan Hwatsun Company," and the partnership ended in 2003.
  • Publish the book "Breaking the Cocoon," tracing Nanqiao's 35-40 years of history.
  • Operating a frozen dough business, production base - Zhongli Plant.
  • Established "Tainan Overseas Chinese Company," producing products such as "Little Chef" instant noodles and rice crackers.
  • Established International Royal Dairy Co., Ltd. in partnership with Dairy Farm Hong Kong, to produce the Royal Danish brand series products.
  • The book "Xingjian - The Trajectory of Nanqiao's 30-35 Years" is published.
  • Acquired and merged with Meicheng Enterprise's instant noodle factory, establishing "Mingfang Company" to produce Xiao Chushi instant noodles.
  • Establish "Chih Chi Enterprise Management & Culture Co., Ltd."
  • Nang Kwang Investment acquires Coca Company.
  • Nanxin Food Company distributes Kellogg's products.
  • Established "QiaoJu Trading Co., Ltd." to be responsible for the sales and service of NanQiao and BaoQiao products.
  • Formed a joint venture with Procter & Gamble of the United States to establish "P&G Home Products, Ltd.," producing and selling Whisper sanitary napkins, and acting as an agent for Olay, Head & Shoulders, and Pampers diapers... Partnership terminated in 1990.
  • Nanchiao Thirty "Health and Beauty" book published.
  • Established a joint venture with Chesebrough Pond's Inc. of the United States, forming "Taiwan Pond's Company," to produce, manufacture, and sell Pond's Cold Cream. It was sold to Kuo Lien Company in 1987.
  • Nang Chiao's new factory in Zhongli has been completed, producing O's Mac biscuits.
  • The Nanshan Group of Companies will be established, with Mr. Chen Feilong serving as president and Mr. Chen Feipeng serving as vice president.
  • Established "Taiwan Kyojou Co., Ltd." in technical cooperation with Japan Kyojou Company, ceased operations in 1985.
  • Established a joint venture with Singapore Nan Shun Group to set up "Nan Shun Food Company." Ended in 1996.
  • Established "Nansheng Communication Co., Ltd." and ceased operations in 2006.
  • Founder Mr. Chen Chi-chih passed away, and his eldest son Chen Fei-lung has taken over as Chairman of Nanqiao.
  • Stock offering
  • The Taoyuan new plant has been completed and is technologically cooperating with Mi Yo Shi Co., Ltd. of Japan to produce baking fat products.
  • Kiki Soap is now available.
  • Happy Soap is now on the market.
  • Promote handwashing.
  • Crystal soap is on the market.
  • Nien Chiang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was established.
  • Nanchiao Soap was the fifth company approved to use the standard mark.

Factory Profile

Factory Profile

Namchow has multiple production and R&D bases across Asia, implementing automated green energy and food safety management to ensure consistent quality and stable supply.

Taoyuan Factory

Located at the center of the Guishan Industrial Park in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and occupying the largest area, it is Taiwan's most complete integrated oil factory. It was certified as a "Factory of Sightseeing" by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2012, making it an educational and entertaining lifestyle experience park.

As Taiwan's largest frozen dough factory and its first quick-frozen cooked noodle production base, we are a food manufacturer specializing in high-tech added-value products marketed both domestically and internationally.

The most complete, well-known, and market-leading ice cream brand for Taiwan's frozen dessert category. Products are also exported to overseas markets.

One of the world's leading rice cracker manufacturers, with sales channels in over 80 countries across Europe and the Americas. Recognized by the Thai government for many years, it is a benchmark factory for official state visits by international guests.

The factory is located in Tanggu, with deep roots in production and sales, offering products such as baking oils, light cream, and frozen dough, serving as a leading brand in the mid-to-high-end market.

A modernized factory integrating European architectural styles, recognized by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology as the 'Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Baking Oils'.

A comprehensive food factory with green energy technology, environmental carbon reduction concepts, and full traceability management, a green building with high-tech food factory.

Combine the concept of a tourist factory with deep integration into local markets to create a demonstration production base for a diversified food factory.