Cailler

Cailler is a Swiss chocolate producer based in Broc. It was founded in Vevey by François-Louis Cailler in 1819 and bought by Nestlé in 1929. Cailler is the oldest chocolate brand still in existence in Switzerland.
History.
Francois-Louis Cailler was born in Vevey, Switzerland in 1796.
Together with Abram L. C. Cusin, Cailler first opened a grocery shop in Vevey in 1818 before starting to produce chocolate on a larger scale.
In 1929, Peter, Cailler, Kohler, Chocolats Suisses S.A. merged with the Nestlé group.
Products.
Cailler produces a wide range of 100 g and 200 g chocolate bars, essentially milk but also dark and white. It also produces individual chocolate bars, notably the Branches (from French, lit. "branches"). The original Branche was first mentioned in Kohler’s recipe books from 1896 and is produced since 1904. Cailler also produces a wide range of pralines sold in various boxes.
Location.
Cailler is located in the canton of Fribourg, in the Alpine foothills of the Gruyères region. Its chocolates are produced at Maison Cailler. The factory complex is located north of Broc, on the Jogne river, near its mouth in the Lake of Gruyère. The complex has a dedicated railway station, Broc-Fabrique, which is connected to Bulle via a narrow-gauge line.
Activities.
Maison Cailler educates visitors on the history of the brand, ingredient sourcing, and the artistry of chocolate-making — visitors are allowed to try chocolates in the tasting room at the end of tours. The factory is open seven days a week and accommodates visits in twelve languages. Activities available are: