Patchi facts for kids
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Industry | Confectionery|Chocolate |
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Founded | 1974 |
Founder | Nizar Choucair |
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Lebanon
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Products | Chocolate |
Subsidiaries | Patchi Brunei, Patchi Malaysia |
Patchi is a famous company that makes delicious chocolates. It started in Lebanon and is known for its fancy chocolate gifts. Nizar Choucair founded Patchi in 1974. Today, you can find Patchi chocolates in many countries around the world.
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The Story of Patchi Chocolate
Patchi began its journey in 1974. Nizar Choucair opened the very first Patchi store in Beirut, Lebanon. Over time, the company grew bigger and bigger. By 1999, Patchi chocolates were even sold in big cities like London and Paris.
In July 2008, Patchi worked with a famous store called Harrods. Together, they created a very special and expensive line of chocolates. Patchi also makes chocolates that are unique to different places. They create special designs for local events and holidays. Patchi was seen as a very creative business in the Middle East in 2011.
Nizar Choucair, the person who started Patchi, passed away on June 18, 2024.
What Kinds of Chocolates Does Patchi Make?
Patchi is known for its luxurious chocolates and beautiful chocolate gifts. All their chocolates are made by hand. They use only natural ingredients to make them taste great.
Patchi's chocolates often include tasty roasted nuts. You might find hazelnuts, pistachios, or almonds inside. They also use Gianduja, which is a creamy chocolate and nut paste. Other yummy ingredients include dried orange peel and dried strawberry bits. A while ago, Patchi added some new and exciting flavors. These included chocolates with Cotton Candy, Cheesecake, and Peanut Butter in them.
Where Can You Find Patchi Chocolates?
Patchi has stores and sells its chocolates in 32 different countries. The biggest market for Patchi is in the Middle East.
You can find Patchi in many places. These include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Brunei, and Canada (online). They also operate in Egypt, France, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jordan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Other countries include India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Patchi's Factories and Locations
Patchi has five factories where they make their delicious chocolates. These factories are located in different countries. You can find Patchi factories in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.