D'Onofrio (brand) facts for kids

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D'Onofrio

D'Onofrio ice cream carts (with the D'Onofrio/Nestlé logo) pictured in 2009
Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Food
Fate	Acquired by Nestlé in 1997
Founded	1897; 128 years ago (1897)
Founder	Pedro D'Onofrio
Headquarters	Lima , Peru
Area served	Peru
Products	Ice cream, chocolate, candy
Parent	Nestlé

D'Onofrio is a famous Peruvian company that makes delicious treats like ice cream, chocolate, and candy. It was started way back in 1897 by a person named Pietro D'Onofrio. Today, D'Onofrio is part of Nestlé Perú, which is a branch of the big global company Nestlé.

D'Onofrio sells its products all over Peru. Their snacks and sweets are enjoyed by people of all ages, from kids to adults! One of their most popular chocolates is called Sublime, which is a small chocolate bar with peanuts. They are also well-known for their panettone, a special sweet bread sold during Christmas and Peru's Independence Day on July 28.

How D'Onofrio Started

Pietro D'Onofrio, the founder of D'Onofrio.

The story of D'Onofrio began with Pietro D'Onofrio, who was an immigrant from Italy. He was born in 1859. When he was 21, he traveled to Argentina. There, he learned how to make ice cream from a family friend.

Later, Pietro D'Onofrio and his wife moved to Lima, Peru. A friend suggested Lima because its warm weather would be perfect for selling ice cream. They started their business with just one yellow ice cream cart.

D'Onofrio's business grew quickly. In 1908, they even bought a factory to make artificial ice. Soon, they expanded beyond ice cream to make chocolates using new technology from Europe. They also started making cookies and candies. Pietro D'Onofrio passed away in 1937. His son, Antonio, took over the company and added even more new products to meet the growing demand. In 1997, the D'Onofrio company became part of Nestlé.

Popular Ice Cream Flavors

D'Onofrio offers a huge variety of ice creams with many different flavors. You can find about 20 types of D'Onofrio ice creams in stores and from their special ice cream carts.

A pot of Lucuma ice cream by D'Onofrio.

Beach Delivery Service

D'Onofrio has a special delivery service, especially popular along the coasts of Peru. People who work for D'Onofrio walk along the beaches carrying coolers filled with ice cream. This way, you can buy a refreshing ice cream directly from them while you are enjoying a day at the beach!