Galle & Jessen

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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:

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Galle & Jessen". coneliand.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Billeder følger senest i september 2019". indenforvoldene.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 3 June 2019.

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