Sarotti facts for kids
Sarotti is a well-known German chocolate brand. It has been making delicious chocolates for many years. Since 1998, the company Stollwerck GmbH has owned Sarotti.
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History of Sarotti Chocolate
Sarotti's Start in Berlin
In 1868, a man named Hugo Hoffmann started a company. He wanted to make and sell sweets. His first shop was in Berlin, on Mohrenstraße 10.
Later, in 1881, Sarotti began making chocolate in a factory. This factory was on Mehringdamm No. 57. They made the factory bigger in 1903 and 1906. In 1913, the factory moved to a new, larger building. This new home was in Tempelhof, which is now part of Berlin.
Sarotti's Factory in Hattersheim
Sarotti also had another big chocolate factory. This one was in Hattersheim, a town in Hesse, Germany. In the 1960s, this factory was very important. It was one of the biggest companies in the area. About 2,000 people worked there.
Later, the factory became part of Nestlé. The Hattersheim factory closed down in 1994. Today, it is a special historic site in Hesse.
The Sarotti Mascot: From Moor to Mage
The famous Sarotti mascot was created in 1918. This was to celebrate the company's 50th birthday. The original mascot was called the Sarotti-Moor.
In 1929, Nestlé became the main owner of Sarotti. Sarotti is a traditional German brand. It is mostly known in Germany. In 1998, Nestlé sold Sarotti to Stollwerck Chocolates. Then, in 2011, Stollwerck became part of a company called Sweet Products/Baronie.
In 2004, the Sarotti mascot changed. The tray-carrying figure was updated. It became a "mage" with golden skin. This change made the mascot look more modern.
See also
In Spanish: Sarotti para niños
