Chocolat Kohler

Chocolat Kohler
Founded1830; 194 years ago (1830) in Lausanne, Switzerland
FounderCharles-Amédée Kohler and Frédéric Kohler
FateBought by Nestlé in 1929
SuccessorBrand of Nestlé
HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland
ProductsChocolate
OwnerNestlé

Chocolat Kohler was a chocolate producer based in Lausanne, founded in 1830 by the Kohler brothers. It is currently a brand owned by Nestlé.

Kohler notably introduced hazelnut chocolate, which was perhaps the first combination chocolate bar.[1]

  1. ^ Barel, Michel (2016). Du cacao au chocolat: L'épopée d'une gourmandise. Éditions Quae. p. 101. ISBN 9782759225071. C'est le précurseur de tous les chocolats avec des ingrédients : amandes, noisettes, raisins et fruits secs. [It is the precursor of all chocolates with ingredients: almonds, hazelnuts, raisins and dried fruits.]