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
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