Authentic Asian Sauces
Milestones
Indulge into the legend of Lee Kum Kee as a world-renowned brand that straddles three centuries.
1888
Birth of Oyster Sauce and Lee Kum Kee
Mr. Lee Kum Sheung invented oyster sauce in Nanshui, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of China and established Lee Kum Kee to mass produce oyster sauce and shrimp paste for sale.
1902
Relocation to Macao SAR, China and Development of Distribution Network
Lee Kum Kee moved to Macao SAR, China, with its sales network expanded to Guangdong and Hong Kong SAR, China.
1920
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Second Generation, Mr. Lee Shiu Nan
The Lee Family’s second generation, Mr. Lee Shiu Nan took over the business. Lee Kum Kee began to export oyster sauce to the United States through local importers.
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Second Generation, Mr. Lee Shiu Nan
The Lee Family’s second generation, Mr. Lee Shiu Nan took over the business. Lee Kum Kee began to export oyster sauce to the United States through local importers.
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Second Generation, Mr. Lee Shiu Nan
The Lee Family’s second generation, Mr. Lee Shiu Nan took over the business. Lee Kum Kee began to export oyster sauce to the United States through local importers.
1932
Relocation of Lee Kum Kee Headquarters to Hong Kong SAR, China
Lee Kum Kee relocated its headquarters to Hong Kong SAR, China. A branch was opened at 262 Queen's Road, Central to meet the increasing demand of its overseas markets.
1972
Third Generation, Mr. Lee Man Tat
Mr. Lee Man Tat took the helm as Chairman of Lee Kum Kee. New business policies and expansion strategies were introduced, setting the future company direction.
1976
Opening of Wong Chuk Hang Factory, Hong Kong SAR, China
Production began at Wong Chuk Hang Factory, Hong Kong SAR, China. Steam boilers and diesel were introduced to replace burning of firewood.
1980s
Fourth Generation Joined the Company
The fourth generation of Lee Family, Eddy, David, Charlie, Sammy and Elizabeth graduated from abroad and joined Lee Kum Kee, expediting the Company’s modernisation.
