Our story

From broken-down machines in 1993 to Sweden's toffee factory

Our journey through the years

Over 30 years of passion for toffee and confectionery

1993

It all begins

Magnus bought broken-down machines from a caramel maker in Gränna. After 1.5 years of experimenting, they finally had a machine and a batter that were willing to cooperate.

1995

Expansion to Gothenburg

Hemkonfektyr purchased a confectionery factory in Gothenburg. New products including rock candy, roasted almonds and toffee lollipops.

1996

Shop opens

A 20 sqm shop opened and quickly became a tourist attraction. The toffee machine produced around 1.2 tonnes of toffee per day.

2000

Fudge – a Swedish first

Fudge was developed as a new product – first in Sweden. The operation produced around 16 tonnes per week.

2007

A new direction

A restart was planned when Hemkonfektyr decided to close its confectionery production.

2008

Kolafabriken AB is founded

Kolafabriken AB was founded. Premises in Bräkne-Hoby. Axfood became the first major customer.

2012

Gazelle company

40 new customers from trade fairs. Named "one of Sweden's gazelle companies" with an AA credit rating.

2014

International debut

ISM Cologne, ISO 22000 FSSC certification. New toffee machine and climate system installed.

Today

A modern toffee factory

13 employees, turnover ~SEK 34.7 million. Certified factory with exports to several countries.

Our factory

In Bräkne-Hoby, in the heart of Blekinge, lies our modern, certified toffee factory. This is where all our products are made with care and love for the craft.

13 employees
1993 founded
34.7 MSEK turnover
ISO 22000 FSSC certified

Visit our factory shop

Next to our factory in Bräkne-Hoby is our shop where you can buy the full range directly from the manufacturer.

The factory shop is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Here you'll often find offers and new products that aren't available anywhere else – and the products are always fresh.

A perfect stop if you're passing through Blekinge.

Address

Svenstorpsvägen 2A
372 61 Brakne-Hoby, Sweden

Phone

+46 457-470 400