The best chocolate factories in Moscow: history, description

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Among the admirers of Russian chocolate, there is not a single person who has not heard of such sweets as Rot Front, Alenka, Moskvichka, Ptichye Moloko, Squirrel, Visit, "Clumsy Bear". All of them are produced at chocolate factories in Moscow and have enjoyed well-deserved popularity for decades not only in the Russian Federation, but also far beyond its borders.

Let's stop at several well-known factories that produce confectionery products known throughout the world.

"Red October"

The factory is one of the oldest and most famous enterprises in Moscow producing confectionery. Its opening took place in 1851, when a workshop for the production of chocolate and sweets appeared on the Arbat. It was opened by a native of Prussia, Ferdinand Theodor von Einem, who came to Moscow from Germany. In Russia, his name was Fedor Karlovich. After the end of the October Revolution, the workshop was nationalized. It became known as the Stateconfectionery factory No. 1. In the early 20s of the last century, the factory was given the name "Red October". The products of this brand have gained popularity all over the world. It is worth noting that in 1931 the factory was considered the largest in Moscow, it employed about five thousand workers.

War years

During the war, Krasny Oktyabr produced chocolates, toffee, chocolate and caramel. A variety of sweets called "Front-line" was produced, and bitter chocolate "Guards" was created especially for the pilots. At the factory, in a special workshop, military products for the front were produced: flame arresters for aircraft, signal bombs. Started production of cereal concentrates.

Soviet times

It was here, one of the first chocolate factories in Moscow, that all new technologies were tested and implemented. In the 60s of the last century, the factory was completely modernized. The factory responded to all the major events that took place in our country with the release of new products. For example, sweets "Space", "Olympiad-80". The sweets produced by the Krasny Oktyabr factory were the best souvenir brought from the USSR.

Holding

In 1992 the factory was privatized. It was transformed into OAO Moscow Confectionery Factory Krasny Oktyabr. The company has five subsidiaries in Russian cities. In 2002, the United Confectioners holding included several chocolate factories in Moscow. In November 2017, the production shops were transferred to Malaya Krasnoselskaya Street.

Our days

Currently, the enterprise has the most modern equipment. The product range is more than 240 items. Of course, the most famous product is Red October sweets.

The following brands are the most popular:

• "Alenka";
• "Cancerous cervix";
• "Bear clumsy";
• Kara-Kum;
• "Little Red Riding Hood";
• "Truffles";
• Golden Key;
• Capital.

All products are produced in accordance with GOST RF. Trademarks have many awards, such as "Brand No. 1 in Russia", "Brand of the Year", "Product of the Year". The factory takes an active part in competitions, domestic and international fairs. The company employs 2.9 thousand people, the annual output is 64 tons. The factory has several subsidiaries. Production is issued the European quality. Employees of the enterprise have high social protection. Family dynasties work at the confectionery factory, the management and pensioners of the enterprise do not forget - they congratulate them on holidays and present gifts.

Babaevskaya Factory

The factory was established on August 16, 1804, when the serf Stepan Nikolaev received permission from his landowner A. P. Levashova to settle in Moscow. The family shop sold marshmallows and apricot jam. Soon the family saved up enough money and bought their freedom from the landowner. Due to the fact that they traded products from apricots, the family was given the nickname Abrikosovs, they soon changed their surname Nikolaevs to Abrikosovs. Even moreThe factory gained fame when Stepan's grandson Alexei became its owner. It was he who turned this enterprise into one of the most famous in the country.

In 1873, the Abrikosov family's chocolate factory in Moscow was considered the largest producer of confectionery. More than 120 people worked at the enterprise. Since 1880, the factory's products have become known as the "Partnership of A. I. Abrikosov and Sons."

After the revolution, the enterprise was nationalized and became known as the State Confectionery Factory No. 2, it was named after P. A. Babayev in 1922. During the production of products for several more years, along with the Babaevsky brand, they wrote in brackets “former. Apricots to keep customers.

Since 1928, the Babaevskaya factory was allowed to produce only caramel products. During the war years, the company produced products for the front. In 1944, the factory started producing chocolate products again. In 1972, a complete reconstruction of the chocolate shop was carried out and new equipment was brought in. In 1993 the enterprise was privatized. In 1997, the factory won the title of "Best Russian Enterprise". In the same year in Geneva, it was awarded the Golden Cup for high quality products. The factory is part of the United Confectioners LLC confectionery holding.

Assortment

The confectionery factory produces the following products:

• candy boxes;
• chocolate;
• weightedcandy;
• caramel;
• marmalade;
• zephyr;
• dree;
• iris;
• cookies;
• waffles;
• gingerbread;
• biscuits;
• Christmas gifts.

The chocolate factory is located in Moscow at the address: Malaya Krasnoselskaya street, 7, building 2.

Leonov Trading House

This chocolate factory was located in Moscow in the Zamoskvorechye region. The year of its creation is 1826, the founder was a tradesman Sergei Leonov. The very first product was caramel. In 1886, the workshop was inherited by the grandson and his wife. The family expands the factory and equips it with machines. In 1895, the company employed 68 people. The confectionery factory produces not only caramel, but also chocolates.

Soon it gains popularity and recognition among merchants and buyers throughout Russia. In 1911, the owners in Rome receive a prestigious award - GRAN PREMIO. In 1917, they decide to sell the factory, after which it became known as the "Tsentrosoyuz Confectionery Factory". In 1931 Ernst Thalmann, leader of the German Communist Party, visits the company. He was the organizer of the Union of Red Front Soldiers (translated into German - Rot Front). Ernst tells the factory workers about how the German people are fighting against fascism. After that, the factory staff asks the management to change the name of the enterprise to Rot Front solely out of proletarian solidarity.

During the war years, it was decided to evacuate the equipment to the MiddleAsia. The factory produces chocolate, as well as items needed for the front.

In 1980, for the Moscow Olympics, the first chewing gum workshop in Russia was created at the enterprise. At the end of the 80s, the factory was completely reconstructed and modern equipment was installed.

The hallmark of the confectionery factory is the following products:

• Rot Front bars;
• "Bird's milk";
• Evening Bells;
• "Cow";
• "Mask".

The company has a large number of awards, among which a special place is occupied by "Golden Olympus", "Preserving the traditions of the Russian product".