STREAMLINE: Hanwha's Acquisition of Ourhome Signals Seismic Shift in Food Service Market
2025. 5. 17
Hanwha is back—and it’s not just a return. By acquiring Korea’s No. 2 food service provider, Ourhome, Hanwha is rewriting the playbook. After exiting the food service sector five years ago, Hanwha Group has re-entered with a bold vision centered on food distribution, kitchen automation, and food tech. With Ourhome's operational expertise and Hanwha’s technological edge, a new food ecosystem driven by AI and robotics is emerging.
➊ Point of View | What’s Changed
Hanwha’s acquisition of Ourhome marks a pivotal moment for Korea’s food service industry.
On May 15, 2025, Hanwha Hotel & Resort acquired a 58.62% stake in Ourhome for approximately ₩869.5 billion, officially bringing it into the Hanwha Group. The deal, led by Kim Dong-sun, Managing Director of Hanwha’s Future Vision division, was finalized after a 7-month process. This move marks Hanwha’s return to the market since selling off its food subsidiary FOODIST in 2020—but this time, it's a strategic comeback focused on tech-powered transformation, not just market share.
➋ Inside the Move | Current Strategy and Execution
Hanwha is less interested in conventional catering—and more focused on building a digital-first food material platform.
Ourhome posted ₩2.244 trillion in revenue in 2024, breaking the ₩2 trillion mark for the first time in its history.