# Caffarel

> <p><strong>Known For:</strong> Historic Italian chocolatier from Turin (founded 1826), credited with creating Gianduia/Gianduiotto, the hazelnut-and-cocoa chocolate; known for its foil-wrapped gianduiotti and premium Piedmont-hazelnut products. A subsidiary of Lindt &amp; Sprüngli since 1997. <br><strong>Employees:</strong> Several hundred in Italy (part of the larger Lindt group). <br><strong>Competitors:</strong> Venchi, Ferrero, Domori (Italian premium chocolate).</p>

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