Halloren Chocolate Factory facts for kids
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The Halloren Chocolate Factory is Germany's oldest chocolate factory. It started way back in 1804. The factory is located in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, which is still its main home today. Halloren is famous for its special chocolates called "Halloren-Kugeln."
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A Sweet History of Halloren
The Halloren Chocolate Factory has a long and interesting history. It began in 1804, making it one of the oldest chocolate makers around.
How the Company Name Changed
Over the years, the company changed its name several times.
- In 1851, it was known as Friedrich David & Söhne.
- Then, in 1905, it became a shareholder company. This means that many people could own small parts of the company. Its name changed to David Söhne AG.
- In 1933, it was renamed Mignon Schokoladenwerke AG.
- Finally, since 1952, it has been known by its current name, Halloren.
Popularity and Growth
Halloren chocolates were very popular in the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Even after Germany became one country again, the chocolates stayed a favorite. In 2013, Halloren grew even bigger. It bought a large part of Bouchard, a chocolate company from Belgium.
The Famous Halloren-Kugeln
Halloren's most well-known product is the "Halloren-Kugeln." These are special chocolate balls.
What's in a Name?
The name "Halloren-Kugeln" comes from the old salt workers in Halle. These workers were called "Halloren." They wore special clothes with round, ball-shaped buttons. The chocolates look just like these buttons!
Explore the Halloren Chocolate Museum
The Halloren factory also has a fun place to visit: the Halloren Schokoladenmuseum (Halloren Chocolate Museum).
What You Can See at the Museum
At the museum, you can learn all about chocolate. You'll see exhibits that show:
- The history of chocolate.
- Old machines used to make chocolate.
- Different molds for shaping chocolates.
- You can even get a peek at how the factory makes chocolates today!
External links
- Official site of the firm in English: https://www.halloren.de/wisl_s-cms/extern/english.php.html
- Halloren Schokoladenmuseum - in German
- Documents and clippings about Halloren Chocolate Factory in the 20th Century Press Archives of the ZBW
See also
In Spanish: Halloren Schokoladenfabrik para niños
