Bedre Fine Chocolate facts for kids
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A view of the outside of Bedrè Fine Chocolate factory in Davis, OK.
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| Privately held company | |
| Industry | Confectionery production |
| Founded | Ada, Oklahoma, (1980s) |
| Founder | Pete Cantrell |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Chocolates |
| Parent | Chickasaw Nation |
Bedré Fine Chocolate is a company that makes delicious chocolates. It is located in Davis, Oklahoma, in the United States. A local businessman named Pete Cantrell started the company in the 1980s. The first factory was in an old school building near Ada, Oklahoma. The name "Bedré" comes from a Norwegian word that means "better."
The Sweet History of Bedré Chocolate
Bedré Fine Chocolate has moved and grown over the years. In 2000, the Chickasaw Nation bought the company. The Chickasaw Nation is a Native American tribe. They moved Bedré to a new, larger factory in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, in 2003.
The company stayed there for about 10 years. Then, in 2013, Bedré moved to its current home in Davis, Oklahoma. Before that move, in October 2011, they started building the new, even bigger chocolate factory.
What Bedré Makes and Where to Find It
Bedré Fine Chocolate makes many different kinds of treats. They make all their chocolates right at their factory. Visitors can even watch the chocolate-making process for free!
Their products include candy bars, cookies, and chocolate-covered popcorn. They also make caramel and special treats called "Oklahoma cow patties." These are chocolate-covered potato crisps and nut clusters.
You can find Bedré chocolates in many places across the United States. Big stores like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales sell them. Bedré also makes special chocolate guitars for guests at Hard Rock Hotels. Another company, Dylan’s Candy, sells Bedré chocolate under its own brand name. In the past, stores like 7-Eleven and Braum's also sold Bedré chocolates under different names.
Awards and Recognition for Bedré
Bedré Fine Chocolate is part of important programs. It is a member of the Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council. As a company that makes products in Oklahoma, it is also part of the "Made in Oklahoma" program.
In 2009, Bedré earned a special award called ISO 9001 certification. This award means the company makes high-quality products. Also in 2009, Bedré chocolates were shown in Australia. This was part of a program to showcase American Indian foods.
