Want Want China

Want Want China is a major food and beverage manufacturer primarily recognized for its rice crackers, dairy products, and snack offerings. The company operates as a subsidiary of Want Want Holdings Limited, a food manufacturer founded in Taiwan that is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
China
HQ City
Shanghai
Founded
2007
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
CN
Ultimate Parent
Want Want China Holdings Limited
Data Hosting
CN
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified

Verified on October 15, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1962

Company founding

I Lan Foods Industrial Co., Ltd. was established in Taiwan, the predecessor to the Want Want group.

2008

IPO

Want Want China Holdings Limited was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Verification Sources

  1. [1]Want Want China on Wikidata
  2. [2]Want Want China website