The story
Founded by Fredrik Ahlgren in 1885.1
Private company
Ahlgrens
Swedish confectionery company
Ahlgrens was a Swedish confectionery company. It was founded by Fredrik Ahlgren in the town of Gävle in 1885 as a store that sold paint and wallpaper, later expanding to the production and sale of various types of chemicals, perfumes and other products. In 1908, Ahlgrens introduced Läkerol, a mouthwash.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1885Founded1
- HeadquartersGävle1
- Websitewww.cloetta.se
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Ahlgrens was a Swedish confectionery company. It was founded by Fredrik Ahlgren in the town of Gävle in 1885 as a store that sold paint and wallpaper, later expanding to the production and sale of various types of chemicals, perfumes and other products. In 1908, Ahlgrens introduced Läkerol, a mouthwash. A pastille of the same name was introduced the next year, and is still sold internationally in several variants.2
Leadership
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- FounderFredrik Ahlgren1
Timeline
- 1885Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.cloetta.se1
- WikipediaAhlgrens
- WikidataQ4695191
Sources
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- 1WikidataAhlgrens on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAhlgrens on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsAhlgrens photo by unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0