Karl Marx Confectionery Factory

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Karl Marx Kiev Confectionery Factory (Ukrainian: Київська кондитерська фабрика імені Карла Маркса) is the largest confectionery company in Kiev, Ukraine, and the most important subdivision of the Roshen Confectionery Corporation.

"Karl Marx Kiev Confectionery Factory" Closed Joint Stock Company
Type Privately-held company
Founded 1874
Founder Valentin Yefimov
Headquarters Kiev, Ukraine
Industry confectionery
Employees 3 000
Parent Roshen Confectionery Corporation
Website http://www.roshen.ua/engbiz/about/factories/

[edit] History

The factory was founded in 1874 by Valentin Yefimov. In 1923, it was named after Karl Marx by the Soviet authorities in order to celebrate his 105th anniversary.

[edit] Products

The factory produces more than 100 different products of confectionery, including a variety of chocolate bars, candies, cakes, cookies, and fruit jellies. Among the factory's best-known brands are: "Kyivsky" cake; "Kyiv Vechirniy" chocolate & nut candies; "Chaika", "Teatralnyi" and "Alionka" plain chocolate bars and other products.

[edit] External links

Karl Marx Confectionery Factory page on Roshen Corporation website