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Galle & Jessen

Danish chocolate and confectionery brand

Galle & Jessen is a Danish chocolate and confectionery brand founded in 1872 and now owned by Toms International.2 It was founded by Edvard Galle and Hans Jessen.1 It ceased to exist in 1971.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1872Founded1
  • HeadquartersCopenhagen1

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Galle & Jessen is a Danish chocolate and confectionery brand founded in 1872 and now owned by Toms International.2

The story

Founded by Edvard Galle and Hans Jessen in 1872.1

Galle & Jessen was founded as an independent company by Edvard W. Galle (1844-1900) and Hans Jessen (1851-1907). It was initially based in a cellar at Store Kongensgade 6 but relocated to larger premises at Toldbodgade 15 in 1873.

The company was converted into a limited company (aktieselskab) in 1883 and a large new factory at Vibenhus Runddel was inaugurated in 1884. The factory was later expanded several times. The company was acquired by Toms International in 1971.

From Wikipedia’s article on Galle & Jessen, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Leadership

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Products and brands

Products marketed under the Galle & Jessen brand include:

pålægschokolade

Spunk

Ga-Jol pastilles were introduced in 1933.

From Wikipedia’s article on Galle & Jessen, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. 1971Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1872Founded Founded1

Sources

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