Ion (chocolate)

Ion is a Greek chocolate brand.

Ion
TypeIncorporated
IndustryChocolatier
Founded1930
HeadquartersAthens, Greece
ProductsChocolates
Revenue€117.88 million [1] (2022)
Number of employees
1080 (2005)[2]
Websitewww.ion.gr/en/

History

Although the first chocolate recipe has been manufactured since 1927, the company was formally incorporated in 1930.[2] The main factory is located in Neo Faliro Pireaus.

Corporate affairs

The company has grown to be one of Greece’s 50 largest companies with annual sales of over €100 million. In 1988, Kraft Jacobs Sushard (KJS) acquired 24.5% of holdings, which were bought back by the main shareholders in 1998.[3] In 2023, Bespoke SGA Holdings SA, owned by entrepreneur Spiros Theodoropoulos, has acquired a 60% stake in Ion for an undisclosed sum.[4]

Products

Over the years, Ion introduced other chocolate varieties confectionery products such as croissants and spreadable chocolate. However, it is best known for its almond milk chocolate variety.

See also

References
  1. https://ceoworld.biz/2023/07/16/ion-who-is-the-new-ceo-of-the-historic-chocolate-factory/
  2. "Ion homepage (English)". Retrieved 2007-11-06.
  3. "ΙΟΝ: Μια αμιγώς ελληνική εταιρία που "μιλά" στην καρδιά μας". Business News (in Greek). 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  4. https://www.newmoney.gr/roh/palmos-oikonomias/business-stories/sta-cheria-tou-spirou-theodoropoulou-perna-pleon-i-ion/
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