Hval sjokoladefabrikk is a chocolate factory in Sandefjord, Norway. It manufactures and markets confectionery made of chocolate and marzipan. It was established by Rolf Rune Forsberg at Pindsle in 1995 as Vestfold County’s only chocolate factory.Høyessen, Vibeke (February 21, 1996). “Hval sjokoladefabrikk er i gang med produksjonen" (in Norwegian). Sandefjords Blad. Page 4. Retrieved on August 30, 2021, from the National Library of Norway at https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digavis_sandefjordsblad_null_null_19960221_135_44_1 The factory distributes its products throughout Norway along with some export abroad.Bertelsen, Hans Kristian (2000). Sandefjord i bilder / Sandefjord in pictures. Grafisk studio forl. Page 161. ISBN 8290636024.
History In 1999, Hval Sjokoladefabrikk established its first distribution deal with a major grocery store chain in Norway, ICA Gruppen. Roughly 100 ICA grocery stores began selling their products. The products were also sold in Color Line ferries. Prior to 1999, their products were only found in Narvesen convenience stores and Esso gas stations. Other special distribution deals have included a local distribution agreement with Meny in Sandefjord.Grotdal, Sven (June 15, 1999). "Hval hos samtlige ICA" (in Norwegian). Sandefjords Blad. Page 9. Retrieved on August 30, 2021, from the National Library of Norway at https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digavis_sandefjordsblad_null_null_19990615_138_131_1 As of 2015, products were sold at a variety of stores, including Nille and Europris.Raastad, Marlin (April 8, 2015). "På vei mot toppen" (in Norwegian). Byavisa Sandefjord. Page 8. Retrieved on August 30, 2021, from the National Library of Norway at https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digavis_byavisasandefjord_null_null_20150408_2_51_1
In 2000, investor Christen Sveaas purchased stocks making him the second-largest owner of Hval Sjokoladefabrikk ASA. Its founder, Rolf Rune Forsberg, remained the largest shareholder with 15 percent. Sveaas purchased 11.1 percent for NOK 2.7 million.Ulstad, Bjørn (March 2, 2000). "Sveaas inn i Hval" (in Norwegian). Sandefjords Blad. Page 5. Retrieved on August 30, 2021, from the National Library of Norway at https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digavis_sandefjordsblad_null_null_20000302_139_52_1
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