Camille Bloch
Camille Bloch is a Swiss chocolate producer based in Courtelary. It was founded in 1929 in Bern by Camille Bloch (1891 - 1970), a Bernese chocolatier, then moved in Courtelary in 1935. In 2016, Camille Bloch produced about 3,500 tons of chocolate, generating sales of around 60 million francs.[1]
Ragusa and Torino are the two main chocolate bars produced by Camille Bloch. The former is essentially a rectangular gianduja bar, including whole hazelnuts and coated on two sides. The latter is a round chocolate bar, with an almond and hazelnut praline filling. Both Ragusa and Torino are made in both individual and 100 g bar formats, and in classic (milk), dark and caramelised white versions. Camille Bloch also produces several liquor-filled chocolates.[2]
The chocolate factory in Courtelary includes a visitor center and a museum. It was inaugurated in 2017.
References[]
- ^ "Einblick in die süsse Welt von Camille Bloch". Berner Zeitung. 2017-10-19.
- ^ Camille Bloch product and brands
External links[]
Media related to Chocolats Camille Bloch at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Visitor center website
- Camille Bloch in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Companies established in 1929
- Swiss chocolate companies
- Swiss brands
- Brand name chocolate
- Food and drink companies established in 1929
- Museums in the Canton of Bern
- Canton of Bern