Laura Secord Chocolates

Laura Secord Chocolates is a Canadian chocolate manufacturer and retailer. The company was named after Laura Secord, a heroine of the War of 1812, and was founded in 1913 in Toronto, Ontario.

History

The company was established by Frank P. O'Connor, who opened the first Laura Secord Chocolates shop on Yonge Street in Toronto. The company expanded rapidly, and by the 1950s, there were over 100 Laura Secord shops across Canada. In 1969, the company was sold to John Labatt Limited, a Canadian brewing company.

In 1983, Laura Secord Chocolates was purchased by Rowntree Mackintosh, one of the world's largest confectionery companies. Following a series of ownership changes, the company was acquired by Jean and Jacques Leclerc, the owners of Leclerc Group, a Quebec-based food company, in 2010.

Products

Laura Secord Chocolates offers a wide range of products, including chocolate bars, truffles, ice cream, and other confectionery items. The company is known for its high-quality chocolates, which are made using traditional methods and premium ingredients.

Stores

Laura Secord Chocolates operates stores across Canada. The stores are designed to create a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, with a wide selection of chocolates and other confectionery items on display.

See also

• List of bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturers
• List of Canadian companies
• List of confectionery brands

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