Torcik Wedlowski’ is a round wafer torte, filled with peanut cream and coated in dark chocolate. Its top is adorned with a stunning floral pattern and the signature of the founder, E. Wedel, in elegant calligraphy. Due to its handmade nature, no two tortes are identical. In June 2010 Kraft Foods Inc sold Wedel to Lotte Group, a South Korean-Japanese conglomerate, as part of their enforced divestment program of certain parts of the Cadbury plc which it acquired in March 2010. [7] History [ edit ] Wedel factory in Warsaw's Praga South district viewed from Kamionowski Lake Kukułki’ are widely available at major grocery stores, and if you’re abroad, you can typically find them at Polish delicatessens. Chocolate Candy Bars & Pralines Danusia ▶ Tap to hear Produced by numerous companies in Poland, this dense, chewy fudge candy comes in mini-bars, each wrapped individually. a b c Drewnowska, Beata (5 December 2011). "Historia pachnąca czekoladą". Rzeczpospolita (in Polish). Archived from the original on 18 July 2011 . Retrieved 16 July 2020.

Jan Wedel modernised the logistics department and cars with the inscription ”E.Wedel” and acharacteristic bar of chocolate appeared at the streets of Warsaw. There are many copycats on the market, often named alike – such as ‘Alpejskie Mleczko’ (Milka) or ‘Królewskie Mleczko’ (Wawel) – but some would argue that nothing beats the original.Michałki’ are chocolate-covered pralines with soft chocolate and peanut filling. These sweet treats are made by several manufacturers and are marketed under various names, including ‘Michaszki’ (both are the diminutive plural forms of the name ‘Michał’) Initially, only one flavour – classic nutty – was available, but now the range has expanded with chocolate and lemon cream options. It’s worth pointing out that the Polish Ministry of Agriculture has officially registered five regional varieties on its list of traditional products:

Concept-wise, this confectionery has some similarities to Mars’‘Celebrations’ and Nestlé’s ‘Quality Street’. a b "Cadbury and Wedel – a Sweet Investment - Discover Poland Magazine - Travel, do business and invest in Poland!". Discoverpl.polacy.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2010-01-25 . Retrieved 2010-06-28.

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Unfortunately, when the factory fell under communist rule, its trademark wasn’t extended. The recipe was then “gifted” [cough cough] to a factory in the USSR, which started manufacturing it under the name ‘Ptice Malako’. Wedel is Poland’s oldest chocolate brand and one of the oldest Polish brands still in existence. For over 150 years it has been associated with genuine and original chocolate. The experience of more than one and a half century won the brand wide recognition, both in Poland and abroad. When visiting Poland, keep an eye out for these regional delicacies. Śliwki w Czekoladzie ▶ Tap to hearAlthough the origin of Raczki is somewhat enigmatic, it is believed that they were initially produced at the Wawel (confectionery manufacturer) in Kraków. Kukułki ▶ Tap to hear

Pierniczki’ can be found wherever sweets are sold. If you’re looking for a gift, consider seeking out hand-crafted artisan ones, which are definitely worth the extra few złoty. Alternatively, Kopernik offers ‘Pierniczki’ sets in lovely tins shaped like Toruń townhouses, most widely available during the festive season. Torcik Wedlowski ▶ Tap to hear Corn wasn’t as popular in Poland at that time, thus potato syrup was used instead. Wedel added Polish butter to the mix and that’s how the fluffy foam was born”. In 2019, Polish-owned ‘Grześki’ replaced ‘Prince Polo’ as a sweet treat offered to the passengers of LOT Polish Airlines. Teatralny ▶ Tap to hear The Wedel brand has become synonymous with quality chocolate. The company was born of a vision and passion for creating perfect chocolate products. Its founder, Karol Wedel, was a pioneer in the field – his chocolate factory, established in 1851 was the first such facility in Poland. Subsequent generations of the Wedels developed and improved on the craft, creating a brand dear to the hearts of Poles; a brand that for decades has guaranteed exceptional taste and utmost quality. RegionAlternative brands:‘Opolanki’ (Odra), ‘Alpejskie Mleczko’ (Mondelēz), ‘Królewskie Mleczko’ (Wawel) and others