A. Korkunov
Russian chocolate maker
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A. Korkunov (Russian: А.Коркунов) is a luxury chocolate maker in Russia, founded in 1999 by two entrepreneurs, Andrey Korkunov and Sergey Lyapuntsov. The company has a production facility in Odintsovo,[2] just outside Moscow, and sells its chocolate products across Russia and internationally.
Sergey Lyapuntsov
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery production |
| Founded | December 21, 1999 |
| Founder | Andrey Korkunov Sergey Lyapuntsov |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Chocolates |
| Revenue | US$ 100 million (2006) |
| Owner | Mars |
| Parent | Wrigley Company (2007–present)[1] |
| Website | korkunov.ru |
A. Korkunov has been named a "Top 10" brand in Russia by both Young & Rubicam and the Rus Brand Independent Organization.[3] It is also the only native Russian brand with an awareness level on par with those of leading global consumer goods brands—such as Sony, Gillette and BMW—according to the Young & Rubicam "Power Brand" ranking. The company drew from the emblems and old writings of Tsarist Russia to connect the brand with richness and luxury.[4] Outside of Russia and the CIS, A. Korkunov products are sold in the United States, Germany, Lithuania, and China.[5]
On January 23, 2007 The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company signed a purchase agreement to acquire an 80 percent initial interest in A. Korkunov for $300 million with the remaining 20 percent to be acquired over time.[6] The acquisition had entered Wrigley into the chocolate business for the first time.[3] In 2006, Korkunov had $100 million in sales worldwide, produced 25,000 metric tons of chocolate, and exported 5% of that from Russia.[6]
In December 2012 A. Korkunov opened a chocolate boutique in Moscow selling 15 types of hot chocolate and freshly made products from the production facility in Odintsovo.[7] Possible future plans include more boutiques throughout Russia if the logistic problems can be solved.[7]
