A. Korkunov facts for kids
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| Subsidiary of Mars | |
| Industry | Confectionery production |
| Founded | December 21, 1999 |
| Founder | Andrey Korkunov Sergey Lyapuntsov |
| Headquarters | , |
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Worldwide |
| Products | Chocolates |
| Revenue | US$ 100 million (2006) |
| Parent | Mars |
A. Korkunov (Russian: А.Коркунов) is a famous chocolate company from Russia. It was started in 1999 by two friends, Andrey Korkunov and Sergey Lyapuntsov. They wanted to make delicious, high-quality chocolates.
The company has a special factory in Odintsovo, which is a town near Moscow. From this factory, A. Korkunov chocolates are sold all over Russia and in many other countries around the world.
A Popular Russian Brand
A. Korkunov is known as one of the top brands in Russia. Important groups like Young & Rubicam and Rus Brand have recognized it. It's one of the few Russian brands that people know as well as big global companies. Think of brands like Sony or Gillette – A. Korkunov is just as famous in Russia!
The company used old symbols and writings from Tsarist Russia to design its brand. This helped connect the chocolates with ideas of richness and luxury. Besides Russia and nearby countries, you can find A. Korkunov chocolates in places like the United States, Germany, Lithuania, and China.
Joining a Bigger Family
In 2007, a large company called The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company bought a big part of A. Korkunov. This was a new step for Wrigley, as it was their first time getting into the chocolate business. Before this, Wrigley was mostly known for chewing gum.
In 2006, A. Korkunov had sales of about $100 million worldwide. They made a huge amount of chocolate that year, about 25,000 metric tons! A small part of this chocolate, about 5%, was sent to other countries.
Chocolate Boutiques
In December 2012, A. Korkunov opened a special chocolate shop in Moscow. This shop is called a "boutique." At this boutique, you can try 15 different kinds of hot chocolate. They also sell fresh chocolates made right at their factory in Odintsovo. The company has thought about opening more of these special shops across Russia in the future.
See also
- Food industry of Russia
