Worldwide Large Chocolate Makers

There are many regionally famed chocolate manufacturers around the world. Chocolates Garoto S.A. is a Brazilian chocolate manufacturer. Founded in 1929, the company is operated from Espirito Santo in Brazil. Heinrich Meyerfreund is the founder whereas Paulo Meyerfreund is the Chairman and CEO. Starting as a small producer of chocolates, the company has emerged as one of the biggest manufacturers of chocolates in Brazil. The company even exports chocolates to the United States. Nowadays, hordes of distributors are more than eager to sell the mouth-watering candy bars of the company. Walgreens sells these candies under the brand name of Regal Dynasty. Though Nestle acquired Garoto in 2002, the company carries on business independently. With factories in Upplands Vasby outside Stockholm, Marabou had emerged as a major Swedish chocolate brand. Norwegian chocolate manufacturer Johan Throne Holst founded the company in 1916.

In 1993, Kraft Foods purchased the company. The presence of Fazer is undeniable in Finnish food and confectionary industry. Karl Fazer founded the company in 1891. Among the 4 major production divisions of the company, Candyking is famous for making chocolates, sweets and other confectionaries. The classic chocolate of Fazer is celebrated all over Finland. The blue color of the wrapper symbolizes the whole product line. J.H. Whittaker & Sons, Ltd of New Zealand specializes in making chocolates. The company uses marketing phrases such as 'A passion for chocolate since 1896' and 'Good honest chocolate' to promote their yummy products. It was founded in 1896. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a USA division of Lindt & Sprungli- the renowned Swiss candy-maker. The company, founded in 1852, is now located in San Leandro. Until Lindt & Sprungli bought the company in 1998, it was one of the biggest regional independent chocolate brands of the United States. The gourmet style of Ghirardelli chocolates is extemely well known. Headquartered in Zurich, Teuscher is a Swiss-based chocolatier. This company manufactures over 100 different varieties of chocolates. The Champagne Truffle is the most well liked creation and signature product.

The most famous producer and retailer of Belgian chocolates is Neuhaus. Founded in 1857, the company sells 2400 tons of products annually. 600 employees work in this company which boasts of more than 2000 sales outlets in over 50 countries. Ritter Sport manufactures the popular German chocolate bar. These chocolate bars are distributed throughout Europe and elsewhere. The unique 4 by 4 configuration is created by dividing each square-shaped bar into 16 smaller squares. In Germany it is considered both a cheap and high quality brand of chocolate. Royce Confect Co. Ltd. is a Japanese chocolate manufacturing company. Established in July 1983, the company's central offices are located in Sapporo. Among the chocolate brands, Potato Chip Chocolate, Petite Truffle and Royce' Chocolate Bars are well worth a mention.