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Kraš Confectionery Factory
Kraš is the leading confectionery manufacturer in Croatia and one of the most prominent producers in Southeast Europe, headquartered in Zagreb. The company's origins date back to 1911 with the founding of the Union chocolate factory, which later merged with other producers like Bizjak. In 1950, the company was renamed Kraš in honor of Josip Kraš, an anti-fascist resistance leader. Its product range covers a wide variety of chocolates, biscuits, wafers, and candies, which are exported to over 30 countries worldwide. Among its most iconic brands are Bajadera nougat pralines, Griotte cherry liqueurs, and Dorina chocolates. Kraš emphasizes the preservation of traditional recipes while integrating modern production technologies and strict quality control standards. The company also operates its own network of specialized 'Bonbonnière' retail shops, enhancing its brand presence. As a major economic force in Zagreb, Kraš employs hundreds of staff and plays a significant role in the food industry's vocational training. Recent corporate strategies focus on sustainable cocoa sourcing and reducing the environmental footprint of its manufacturing processes.
- Location: Croatia
- Top sights: crkva bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije · Dječje kazalište Dubrava · Ljetnikovac biskupa Haulika
- Nearby: Velika Gorica (13 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 92 | 86 | 82 | 83 | 107 | 83 | 80 | 63 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Founded in 1911 in Zagreb under the original name Union.
- Bajadera was the first Croatian product to receive the 'Originally Croatian' label.
- Approximately 50% of the company's total production is exported.
- The company was named after national hero Josip Kraš in 1950.
- Kraš operates one of the most advanced wafer production lines in Europe.
- The 'Krašograd' park near Zagreb is a popular family-oriented eco-park.
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Sights in the town Kraš Confectionery Factory (10)
California sea lion
California sea lion at Zagreb Zoo, known for its barking.
Nosati rakun;Smeđi kapucin
Coati and brown capuchin monkey, two animal species at the zoo.
Llama
Llama at Zagreb Zoo, a South American camelid.
Zbirka skulptura akademskog kipara Zlatka Zlatića
Sculpture collection by Croatian sculptor Zlatko Zlatić.
crkva svetog Leopolda Mandića
Church building in Zagreb, named after Saint Leopold Mandić.
Zoološki vrt grada Zagreba
Zoo in Zagreb, housing animals from around the world.
Sights nearby
Frequently asked questions
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