Kalev (confectioner)

Kalev
Company typeSubsidiary of Orkla Group
Founded1806
FounderLorenz Caviezel
Headquarters,
Area served
Estonia
Websitewww.kalev.eu
A selection of Kalev chocolates

AS Kalev (2006–2012 Kalev Chocolate Factory AS) is an Estonian confectionery company. The company traces its origins back two hundred years, the business that preceded the Maiasmokk café was founded in 1806, and is now owned by Kalev. The Kalev company is the country's largest producer of sweets and a part of the industrial conglomerate Orkla Group. Kalev is based in Põrguvälja near Jüri, Rae Parish, Harju County.