Who owns Leonidas chocolates?
Leonidas Kestekides
Leonidas is a registered trademark of the agri-food company Confiserie Leonidas S.A. The Belgian chocolate company was founded in 1913 by Leonidas Kestekides. The company is ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certified.
Is Leonidas chocolate Greek?
Leonidas Kestekides (1876 – 1948) was a Greekborn-Belgian chocolate manufacturer, founder of the internationally famous Leonidas company in Belgium. The company’s primary focus is pralines (chocolate shells with soft fillings), but they also sell marzipan, solid chocolates, and other confectionery.
Is Leonidas chocolate good?
This chocolate is that good. There’s absolutely no bitterness in the dark chocolates, the fillings are to die for. I had always heard that European fine chocolates were better than American, but I had no idea they would be this good.
Where is Leonidas chocolate made?
Belgium
Leonidas Belgian Chocolates, made in Belgium since 1913, were first introduced to the USA in 1991 with the opening of our Leonidas store on Madison Avenue in New York City before we launched this web store online in 1998.
What does the name Leonidas mean?
lion strength
le(o)-ni-das. Origin:German. Popularity:929. Meaning:lion strength.
How long do Leonidas Chocolates last?
How long do Leonidas chocolates stay fresh? We guarantee our chocolates for 30 days and all gift boxes are dispatched with a best before sticker placed on the bottom of the box.
Which country make the best chocolate?
7 Countries That Make The Best Chocolate
- Belgium. You can’t go to Belgium and not go to a chocolate shop – there are more than 2,000 throughout the country!
- Switzerland. Even if you haven’t been to Switzerland, you’ve probably had Swiss chocolate.
- Ecuador.
- United Kingdom.
- Ivory Coast.
- Italy.
- United States.