Svitoch facts for kids
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Native name
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Світоч
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| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 1962 in Lviv, Ukrainian SSR |
| Headquarters | , |
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| Parent | Nestlé |
Svitoch (Ukrainian: Світоч) is a famous Ukrainian company that makes delicious sweets! Located in the city of Lviv, Svitoch produces all sorts of treats, like chocolate, chocolate candies, and lollipops. Since 1998, it has been part of Nestlé, a very large food company from Switzerland.
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The Sweet History of Svitoch
Svitoch officially started in 1962. It was formed by bringing together several smaller candy factories. However, the company's roots go back even further, to 1882, under different names.
Svitoch in the Soviet Era
During the time of the Soviet Union, Svitoch was known as one of the best candy makers. People thought its chocolates were just as good as those from other famous factories like Rot Front and Babaevsky.
Becoming Part of Nestlé
In the mid-1990s, Nestlé bought Svitoch. This was a big change! Nestlé wanted Svitoch to make more Western-style chocolates. These chocolates often had less cocoa in them. This meant Svitoch started selling its products in the middle price range. While some people missed the old style, this change helped the company sell a lot more candy.
Modernizing the Factory
Nestlé has continued to invest in Svitoch. In 2013, for example, Nestlé spent $4.4 million to make the Svitoch factory more modern. This helped the company use new technology to make its sweets.
By 2015, Svitoch was a very advanced company. It had special lines for making waffles, chocolate bars, and different kinds of candies. They even had new automated systems to prepare the chocolate mixes. Since 2018, Nestlé has owned 100% of Svitoch.
What Svitoch Makes
Svitoch is famous for its wide range of sweets. They make many types of chocolate and chocolate candies. They also produce tasty waffles and lollipops. The company is always working to create new and exciting treats for everyone to enjoy!
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