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

Products marketed under the Galle & Jessen brand include:
- pålægschokolade
- Spunk
- Ga-Jol pastilles were introduced in 1933.
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