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| '''Friis-Holm''' is a ] ] founded by Mikkel Friis-Holm Ottosen and operating out of Herslev village in ], Denmark. | '''Friis-Holm''' is a ] high-quality ] founded by Mikkel Friis-Holm Ottosen and operating out of Herslev village in ], Denmark. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Friis-Holm has a background as a chef. In 2000, he began importing ] chocolate to the Danish market. The company produced its first chocolate in 2007 after he had participated in a cocoa project in Nicaragua.<ref name=Buildingsupply2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.food-supply.dk/article/view/102807/friisholm_chokolade_er_europas_bedste#.Vie-dMvoszE|title=Friis-Holm Chokolade er Europas bedste|language=Danish|publisher=InFood Supply|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Chocolate Road' movie set to offer key insights into industry production methods |url=https://www.confectioneryproduction.com/news/37507/chocolate-road-movie-set-to-offer-key-insights-into-industry-production-methods/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Confectionery Production |language=en}}</ref> The chocolate was initially produced at ]'s factory in France. | Mikkel Friis-Holm Ottosen, the founder of Friis-Holm, has a background as a chef.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Are these the best chocolate bars in the world? We think so... |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/features/best-chocolate-bars-world-think/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=The Telegraph |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2000, he began importing ] chocolate to the Danish market. The company produced its first chocolate in 2007 after he had participated in a cocoa project in Nicaragua.<ref name=Buildingsupply2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.food-supply.dk/article/view/102807/friisholm_chokolade_er_europas_bedste#.Vie-dMvoszE|title=Friis-Holm Chokolade er Europas bedste|language=Danish|publisher=InFood Supply|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Chocolate Road' movie set to offer key insights into industry production methods |url=https://www.confectioneryproduction.com/news/37507/chocolate-road-movie-set-to-offer-key-insights-into-industry-production-methods/ |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Confectionery Production |language=en}}</ref> The chocolate was initially produced at ]'s factory in France. | ||
| In 2015, Friis- |
In 2015, Friis-Holm established its own production facility in the town ], and moved 2019 to better facilities in the village Herslev in ], Denmark.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.food-supply.dk/article/view/224529/mere_chokoladeguld_til_friisholm#.VieseMvosmA|title=Mere chokoladeguld til Friis-Holm|language=Danish|publisher=InFood Supply|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
| == Products == | == Products == | ||
| Friis-Holm produces different types of chocolate bars, beans and nubs, including dark and white |
Friis-Holm produces different types of chocolate bars, beans and nubs, including dark and white chocolates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-25 |title=Notes on chocolate: the little extras that make some white bars special |url=http://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/jul/25/annalisa-barbieri-notes-on-chocolate-the-little-extras-that-make-the-white-stuff-work |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> The company sources parts of their chocolate from Nicaragua<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=confectionerynews.com |title=New World of cocoa: Artisan chocolatiers marvel at origin Nicaragua |url=https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2015/01/14/US-chocolate-makers-drawn-to-Nicaraguan-cocoa |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=confectionerynews.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> and in 2015, reported paying a 10-20% higher price for their cocoa than comparable ] products.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-23 |title=Why are foodies turning their backs on Fairtrade? |url=http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/feb/23/foodies-fairtrade-sales-quality-ingredients-terms |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 10 August 2022
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chocolate production |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Mikkel Friis-Holm Ottosen |
| Defunct | 1 February 2023  |
| Headquarters | Lejre, Denmark |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Chocolate Bars, Nibs, Beans |
| Website | www |
Friis-Holm is a Danish high-quality bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer founded by Mikkel Friis-Holm Ottosen and operating out of Herslev village in Lejre Municipality, Denmark.
History
Mikkel Friis-Holm Ottosen, the founder of Friis-Holm, has a background as a chef. In 2000, he began importing Scharffen Berger chocolate to the Danish market. The company produced its first chocolate in 2007 after he had participated in a cocoa project in Nicaragua. The chocolate was initially produced at Bonnat's factory in France.
In 2015, Friis-Holm established its own production facility in the town Hvalsø, and moved 2019 to better facilities in the village Herslev in Lejre Municipality, Denmark.
Products
Friis-Holm produces different types of chocolate bars, beans and nubs, including dark and white chocolates. The company sources parts of their chocolate from Nicaragua and in 2015, reported paying a 10-20% higher price for their cocoa than comparable Fairtrade products.
Awards
Friis-Holm received an Annual Award from the Danish Chocolate Society in 2012. It has also won a number of awards at the International Chocolate Awards in London. At the 2014 International Chocolate Awards, Friis-Holm won a gold medal at the world finals in the Bars – Milk plain/origin bars category for their Dark Milk 65% chocolate, as well as two bronze medals in the Bars – Dark plain/origin bars category for their Johe and Nicaliso 70% chocolates.
References
- ^ "Are these the best chocolate bars in the world? We think so..." The Telegraph. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ "Friis-Holm Chokolade er Europas bedste" (in Danish). InFood Supply. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- "'Chocolate Road' movie set to offer key insights into industry production methods". Confectionery Production. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- "Mere chokoladeguld til Friis-Holm" (in Danish). InFood Supply. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- "Notes on chocolate: the little extras that make some white bars special". the Guardian. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ confectionerynews.com. "New World of cocoa: Artisan chocolatiers marvel at origin Nicaragua". confectionerynews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- "Why are foodies turning their backs on Fairtrade?". the Guardian. 2015-02-23. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- "World Final 2014 – Winners". International Chocolate Awards. 30 November 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2016.