Garoto
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Coordinates: 20°20′16″S 40°18′30″W / 20.33778°S 40.30833°W
Type | Private |
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Industry | Food processing |
Founded | 1929 |
Headquarters | Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil |
Key people | Heinrich Meyerfreund, Founder Paulo Meyerfreund, Chairman and CEO |
Products | Confectionery |
Parent | Nestlé |
Website | www.garoto.com.br |
Chocolates Garoto S.A. is a Brazilian chocolate manufacturer. Its headquarters are located in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo. The company was founded in 1929 by German immigrant Heinrich Meyerfreund.
History[]
First Garoto started producing the mint then as a small producer of chocolates, today, it is one of Brazil's largest manufacturers of chocolate. It exports its chocolate to various countries around the world. Currently, Garoto's chocolate candy bars are distributed by a variety of distributors. Walgreens had sold Garoto's candies under the brand name of Regal Dynasty, but has recently switched to a Polish supplier.
According to the official website (see link below), it was acquired in 2002 by Nestlé of Switzerland but continues operating separately.
On January 16, 2013 the company signed sponsorship of 200 million reais with FIFA and the CBF to be the official chocolate of the Confederations Cup 2013 and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Eduardo Fernandes (January 16, 2013). "Empresa 'Garoto' anuncia patrocínio de R$ 200 milhões para a Copa" (in Portuguese). no Journal Estadão. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
External links[]
- Brazilian chocolate companies
- Companies based in Espírito Santo
- Food and drink companies established in 1929
- Brazilian brands
- Vila Velha
- 2002 mergers and acquisitions
- 1929 establishments in Brazil
- Brazilian subsidiaries of foreign companies
- Brazilian cuisine stubs
- Food company stubs