1888

Our founder Mr. Lee Kam Sheung starts his sauce production business in Nam Shui Village in Guangdong Province, China. Right on the South Sea coast, where oysters are in abundance, Mr. Lee seizes on this advantage to produce an oyster sauce that becomes very popular. Thus, Lee Kum Kee is born.

1902

Lee Kum Kee relocates to Macau. A distribution network spanning Guangdong and Hong Kong is established.

1920

The management of Lee Kum Kee passes on to the second generation of the Lee family members. Mr. Lee Shiu Nam carries on the work of improving production procedures and ensuring better quality among Lee Kum Kee's many products. Mr. Lee Shiu Tang takes on marketing responsibilities. Great tasting products paired with an innovative marketing strategy make Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce and Shrimp Paste a hit in major North American cities.

1932

Lee Kum Kee's Hong Kong branch opens and very quickly expands to meet the increasing demands of its overseas markets. Lee Kum Kee redesigns its logo and label, further enhancing its brand image.

1946

Lee Kum Kee moves its headquarters to Hong Kong, a dynamic and prosperous trading city.

1972

Mr. Lee Man Tat is appointed Chairman of the company. New business policies and expansion strategies are introduced, setting the direction of the company for the future. Panda Oyster Sauce is launched, achieving worldwide popularity.

1988

Lee Kum Kee's centennial. To mark the occasion, a new company logo is designed to symbolise the company's vision of building a cultural bridge between East and West with our sauce products. Also, Lee Kum Kee moves into its new headquarters in Tai Po Industrial Estate.

1992

Moving with the trend of more discerning culinary tastes, Lee Kum Kee launches its "XO Sauce", a premium gourmet sauce. The overwhelming reponse gives Chinese sauces a status boost.

1994

Lee Kum Kee unveils its new corporate brand logo, the Lee Kum Kee Golden Plaque and label designs. The new logo is a guarantee of all our products' premium quality. Executed in a contemporary style, the border of the Golden Plaque is a detail of the traditional Chinese window frame, reflecting Lee Kum Kee's Hong Kong heritage.
In recognition of Lee Kum Kee's continued excellence, the company is awarded the "Hong Kong Q-Mark for Quality" by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and the "1994 Governor's Award for Industry: Quality" by the Industry Department, Hong Kong Government.

1995

Lee Kum Kee becomes the first Hong Kong food manufacturer accredited with ISO 9002 Certificate by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency and British Standards Institution.
Lee Kum Kee wins another two awards in recognition of its effort and achievement in building Hong Kong's export business:

• 1995 Hong Kong Awards for Industry: Export Marketing

• DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards 1995: International Award