Galle & Jessen
Galle & Jessen is a Danish chocolate and confessionary brand founded in 1872 and now owned by Toms International.
History[]
Galle & Jessen was founded as an independent company by Edvard W. Galle (1844-1900) and Hans Jessen (1851-1907).[1] It was initially based in a cellar at Store Kongensgade 6 but relocated to larger premises at Toldbodgade 15 in 1873.[2]
The company was converted into a limited company (aktieselskab) in 1883 and a large new factory at was inaugurated in 1884. The factory was later expanded several times. The company was acquired by Toms International in 1971.
Products[]
Spunk
Products marketed under the Galle & Jessen brand include:
- pålægschokolade
- Spunk
- Ga-Jol pastilles were introduced in 1933.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Galle & Jessen". coneliand.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Billeder følger senest i september 2019". indenforvoldene.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 3 June 2019.
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Categories:
- Brand name confectionery
- Danish brands
- Danish companies established in 1872
- Danish confectionery
- Throat lozenges