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Chocolat Poulain

Chocolat Poulain (French pronunciation: [ʃɔkɔla pulɛ̃]) is one of the oldest chocolate brands in France.1

Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

1848Founded1

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Chocolat Poulain (French pronunciation: [ʃɔkɔla pulɛ̃]) is one of the oldest chocolate brands in France. It is known particularly for its bars of eating- and cooking-chocolate, as well as its Poulain Orange product, which is a chocolate drink mix. The icon of the brand is a jumping foal, which is a wordplay on the creator's name "Poulain", which is French for foal.2

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Sep 2024Acquired Acquired by Andros1
  2. May 2017Acquired Acquired by Carambar & Co1
  3. May 2017Acquired Acquired by Eurazeo1
  4. 1848Founded Founded1

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