Chocolate factories in Russia. The history of the product in the country

For the first time, chocolate appeared in the East. This is the later secret of its production spread all over the world. Now this product is loved by many and thousands of enterprises are engaged in its production. Chocolate factories in Russia are known not only in our country, but also enjoy great popularity and beyond.

The beginning of the way

In Europe, chocolate was recognized around the middle of the 16th century. And in Russia it first appeared only after several centuries. At first it was hot chocolate, which was cooked and served in small shops. Later, whole shops began to appear, and even plants for its production. The first chocolate factories in Russia began to be built in the 19th century. The most famous were the factories located in Nizhny Novgorod, St. Petersburg and Moscow. In specialized stores, the products were sold by the piece and by weight. This made it possible for everyone to try an unusual eastern delicacy at least once. However, the current product in the form of tiles produced in those years only chocolate factories in Russia, the owners of which were foreigners.

For example, the German company "Einem", which later became known as "Red October", or the French society "A. Sioux and Co. " This is understandable, because then there were no specialists in this field in the country. But now the chocolate factories of Russia occupy one of the leading places in the world and send their products to many countries of Europe, Japan and America.

Russian giants

Many of the first chocolate manufacturers in the country after the 1917 revolution were completely forgotten and abandoned their activities. And among those that have remained and are working, to this day, such large chocolate factories in Russia as:

1) The Leonov Company, which was founded by merchants in 1826. Now this factory is called "ROT FRONT".

2) Abrikosov's partnership, which is more commonly known today as the Babaevskaya factory.

3) The company of the Frenchman Adolf Siu. Now they know him as a factory "Bolshevik".

4) The factory of the German Ferdinand von Einem, which since 1922 bears the proud name of "Red October".

A little later, already in the 20th century, there appeared well-known enterprises in the times of the Union:

1) "Udarnitsa", created in Moscow in 1929.

2) Factory "Russia" from Samara, which used to be called Kuibyshevskaya. Built in 1970, it eventually became one of the largest in Europe. True, now the plant belongs to the company Nestle.

Each of these enterprises to this day is recognizable and loved by many Russians.

Sweet pleasure

But this is not all chocolate factories in Russia. The list can be continued. Every child in our country is known for products called "My Magic". This is chocolate eggs, and balls with cheerful surprises, which are produced by a factory with an unusual name "VAVI-NEVA". In addition, by the New Year's holidays, the company sends to the country's stores the figures of Snow Maiden, Santa Claus, a hare and a variety of Christmas toys, also made of milk chocolate. No less well-known in the domestic market are enterprises located in St. Petersburg: Toffee and Cameo. In addition, the products produced at OAO Akkond, Globus, Feretti Rus, and the Slavyanka association are very popular.

Russians are very happy to buy chocolate products made by specialists from confectionary factories in Voronezh, Sormovo and Penza. Many since childhood have known the candy of the famous Tula "Yasnaya Polyana". Many of these plants continue to work independently, and some have joined such giants as the holding company "United Confectioners".

Recognized leaders

Russian manufacturers of chocolate, as well as representatives of other industries, have their own recognized leaders. They represent the elite of the domestic confectionery industry. According to experts, there are only five enterprises that rightly represent the chocolate factories of Russia on the world market. The rating of these companies is as follows:

1) The place of the recognized leader is the Concern "United Confectioners", whose share in the retail market is 20 percent.

2) The second place belongs to the company MARS-RUSSTA, which produces the famous bars "Snickers", "Bounty", "Mars" and tiled chocolate "Dove". Its 15 percent of the total volume can also be considered a solid achievement.

3) The third place - for the company "Nestle". She made 11 percent on such popular brands as "Golden Brand", "Sudarushka", "Russian" and "Travel". With the same result, Kraft Foods works. Its brands Alpen Gold, Milka, Cote D'Or, "Air" and Toblerone are also no less famous in our country.

4) In the fourth place - the Italian company Ferrero, which now represents a factory in the Vladimir region. Her 9 percent say that Russians like Kinder, Ferrero and Rocher Rafaello.

5) The remaining 34 percent fall to the share of smaller producers.

However, in recent years, the country's chocolate production is increasingly feeling the tendency towards consolidating itself with the unification of small industries into powerful concerns.