Winter's facts for kids
| Type | Chocolate, Cocoa drink mix |
|---|---|
| Owner | Compañía Nacional de Chocolates de Perú S.A. |
| Country | Peru |
| Introduced | 1997 |
| Markets | Peru |
| Previous owners | Good Foods Peru SA. |
Winter's is a well-known brand from Peru. It makes many tasty treats like chocolates and other food products. A company called Compañía Nacional de Chocolates de Perú S.A. owns the brand today.
History of Winter's
The Winter's brand began in 1997. It was started by a company in Lima, Peru, called Good Foods S.A. This company was the biggest Peruvian exporter of chocolates at the time.
Later, on February 1, 2007, a large food company from Colombia bought Good Foods S.A. This company was Grupo Nacional de Chocolates. They bought Good Foods S.A. and the Winter's brand for about 36 million US dollars. The purchase was made through their Peruvian branch, Compañía Nacional de Chocolates de Perú S.A..
What Products Does Winter's Make?
Winter's has a wide variety of products. They have over forty different types of food items. These include:
- Cocoa powders
- Milk flavorings
- Chocolates
- Cookies
- Candies
- Gums
- Lozenges
- Chewing gum
- Icings (like cake frosting)
- Creamy sweets
- Marshmallows
- And even a sweet bread called panettone
One special product is Chocopunch. This is a creamy sweet treat. It is similar to the icing you put on cakes. Chocopunch is sold in small containers. It often comes with a small plastic stick to help you eat it.
Find Out More
- Winter's Official Site: http://www.chocolates.com.pe/
See also
In Spanish: Winter's para niños
