Ion (chocolate)
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| Type | Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chocolatier |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Headquarters | Athens, Greece |
| Products | Chocolates |
Number of employees | 1080 (2005)[1] |
| Website | www.ion.gr/en/ |
Ion is a Greek chocolate brand.
Although the first chocolate recipe has been manufactured since 1927, the company was formally incorporated in 1930.[1] The main factory is located in Neo Faliro Pireaus.
Over the years, Ion introduced other chocolate varieties confectionery products such as croissants and spreadable chocolate. However, it is best known for its almond milk chocolate variety. The company has grown to be one of Greece’s 50 largest companies with annual sales of over €100 million. In 1988, Kraft Jacobs Sushard (KJS) acquired 24.5% of holdings, which were bought back by the main shareholders in 1998.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Ion homepage (English)". Retrieved 2007-11-06.
- ^ "ΙΟΝ: Μια αμιγώς ελληνική εταιρία που "μιλά" στην καρδιά μας". Business News (in Greek). 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
Categories:
- Greek chocolate companies
- Manufacturing companies based in Athens
- Greek brands
- Brand name chocolate
- Food and drink companies established in 1927
- Greek companies established in 1927