Zvečevo is a Croatian food company, specializing in confectionery products and spirits. The company was founded as Stock Cognac Medicinal in 1921 in
Požega and produced strong
alcoholic
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drinks. The company was rented to
Nestlé
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from 1936 until 1946, when it also started producing chocolate and candy products. The company changed its name to Zvečevo d.d. Požega in 1951. In the 1960s, all efforts were aimed towards production of
cocoa products, strong alcoholic drinks and milk powder, as the unprofitable and outdated production of fruit juices and flour was abandoned. A cooperation with
Nestlé
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was established again in 1970 that lasted until 1995, when it became a joint-stock company. Zvečevo has designed the first rice chocolate in the world in 1964 and named it Mikado.
Gallery
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Products
* Chocolate
* Confectionery
* Chocolate products
* Milk chocolate
See also
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List of companies of Croatia
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List of Nestlé brands
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Beverages
* Bear Brand
* Carnation
* Caro (sold in the US a ...
External links
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Chocolate wrappers from the 1980s
References
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Food and drink companies established in 1921
1921 establishments in Croatia
Croatian chocolate companies
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Nestlé brands
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Croatian cuisine
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Food and drink in Italy
Drink companies of Croatia
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