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Elit Chocolate

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Turkish chocolate and confectionery brand founded in Istanbul in 1924.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Elit Chocolate is a chocolate and confectionery brand founded in 1924 in Istanbul. Its official history states that production began in Eminönü, Istanbul, and later moved to Kasımpaşa; the brand opened a second factory in Esenyurt, Istanbul in 2010. Its production range includes dragees, napolitans, stick chocolates, sugar-free products, bulk products, hard candies and professional/gourmet lines.

History

Elit Chocolate was founded in 1924 in Istanbul. According to its official history, production started in Eminönü, Istanbul in 1924, and in 1939 production moved from Eminönü to Kasımpaşa. The brand exported its first product to Austria in 1994, participated for the first time at Die Internationale Süsswarenmesse (ISM) in Cologne in 2000, opened its second factory in Esenyurt, Istanbul in 2010, opened its Esenyurt Factory Store in 2011, launched an online store for Turkey at elitcikolata.com.tr in 2017, and by 2019 was exporting to more than 85 countries.

Products and positioning

Fine chocolate and confectionery brand emphasizing craftsmanship, quality and tradition since 1924.

  • Dragees

  • Napolitans

  • Stick chocolates

  • Sugar-free products

  • Bulk products

  • Hard candies

  • Professional/gourmet chocolate

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