At Kvarstad in Ringsaker, close to the E6 motorway, you'll find Kvarstad Sjokolade – a family business offering freshly made confectionery. Kvarstad also has a cosy farm café with local treats on the menu. Malaco Skippers Pipes are a type of licorice candy that is popular among children. The candy is soft and chewy and comes in the shape of a pipe. Skipper’s Pipes were first introduced in 1920, and since then, they have been a favorite among kids. The candy is made with natural ingredients and does not contain any artificial colors or flavors.

Norwegian sweets and candies are some of the best in the world. From Twist to Kremtopper, there is something for everyone. The unique flavors and textures of Norwegian chocolates are sure to please even the most discerning sweet tooth. Fjåk is the first bean to bar chocolate maker in Norway. We make organic, ethically traded, ‘bean to bar’ chocolate of the highest quality possible and add the finest natural ingredients from the Nordic nature. It was engineer Jørgen Holmsen who discovered the ‘airy' Aero chocolate bar at a trade fair in Germany, and returned to the Nidar factory to try to create something similar.I’ve translated the recipe to English and filmed an instructional video of how to make them on my Scandinavian food blog here. Vepsebol Hey, could You tell me which chocolate bar (200g) will be from the best to the most worse in taste? Of course, it would be wrong to stop just with the big two. Norway has its fair share of entrepreneurs trying to make it in the chocolate world. Up in Bodø, British chef Craig Alibone has made quite the name for himself with his premium chocolate brand and shop. Read this interview with him to find out more. Craig Alibone

In 1980 the company merged with a Bergen-based company to create ‘Beregene Nidar' but 17 years later, the Nidar name was restored and all Bergen production moved to the Trondheim facility. Today the company is part of the giant Orkla corporation. Large chocolate bars Roald Dahl was born in Norway to Norwegian parents and, despite growing up and residing in Britain for nearly all of his life, he felt a great connectedness with his Norwegian heritage. It seems only fitting to choose Norway’s National Cake since 2002: the Kvæfjordkake. Norwayis known for its stunning landscapes, Viking history, and delicious food. If you’re looking for a sweet treat while in Norway, you won’t be disappointed. With so many tasty options, it’s hard to narrow down the must-try Norwegian candy and sweets.

The Scandinavian market is generally geared towards high-quality products. This is mainly the result of a combination of high purchasing power and high living standards in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In Norway, consumers indicated to be willing to pay more for quality goods. In Denmark, consumers seem to be more price-sensitive, as they are mainly looking for high-quality yet affordable products. As with any decent recipe, it will take some time. The dough needs to rise, and then the sliced rolls also need to rise before baking. I think it's fair to say that Freia is Norway's most famous chocolate brand. For one thing, the illuminated sign on Karl Johans gate gets captured in so many photographs. There has been a Freia store on Karl Johans gate since 1913. Another place you won't want to miss is Geiranger Sjokolade, a chocolate factory beautifully located in a boathouse by the UNESCO World Heritage listed Geirangerfjord.

I’ve spent a lot of time in Europe over the holidays, and it’s always surprising to see how simple many of their favorite dishes are.Many of these dishes are pretty simple, using fresh ingredients and not going overboard with anything. There’s no fussy frosting or crazy whipping techniques. NSFD: Not Safe For Dieters! The Norwegian chocolate to look out when visiting a supermarket in Norway. Forastero is the predominant cocoa variety. It is mainly cultivated in Africa, but also in Central and South America. It accounts for approximately 80% of the global cocoa production. Forastero trees grow faster and produce higher yields than other cocoa varieties. These beans have a strong, earthy flavour. Generally, bulk cocoa beans come from Forastero trees. Well-known Forastero subspecies are Amelonado and Nacional. Nacional trees in Ecuador produce fine flavour cocoa. In the beginning of Freia, there was a rather small company called “KRAFFT Schokolade og Senneps fabrikker”, they sold their recipes to Freia. One can still see one or two of their boxes on a shelf at the grocery store at the Folkemuseum on the island of Bygdøy, just West of the center of Oslo. Some retailers exclusively source certified cocoa for their private label chocolate assortment, like the Salling Group sources Fairtrade cocoa. In general, Fairtrade has a relatively strong position in the Scandinavian market. The Swedish Fairtrade retail market is the largest of the three countries, followed by Denmark and Norway. However, Denmark is growing fastest. In 2019 alone, Fairtrade cocoa sales in Denmark increased by 13%. An example of a company producing and distributing Fairtrade-certified chocolate products in Scandinavia is Malmö Chokladfabrik from Sweden.

SMASH are salty corn chips covered in milk chocolate. This ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and crispy all-in-one bite makes it hard not to eat the entire bag in one sitting! If you love sweet and salty, prepare to be obsessed with SMASH. Twist is a popular Norwegian chocolate that combines the rich flavor of dark or milk chocolate with the sweetness of caramels. The result is a delicious treat that has something for everyone. Twist is perfect for those who crave both sweet and savory flavors, and its unique texture is sure to please. It’s a treat that is found in many Norwegian homes, and every Norwegian got his or hers favorite piece. This trend has also led large retailers in Denmark, Norway and Sweden to adopt strong sustainability policies highlighting strict demands for quality, food safety and hygiene, as well as environmental and ethical standards. Most retailers in Scandinavia go beyond the minimum EU legislation. Look into, for example, the social responsibility policies of Norgesgruppen (Norway), Salling Group (Denmark) and ICA Gruppen (Sweden).

Over on Gerd's Consumer Behaviour Blog, he talks very fondly of the Kvikk Lunsj, a sentiment which seems shared by so many Norwegians I meet: Many Norwegians prefer to buy their chocolate in large bar form to share or keep for a while. They're super easy to spot in the supermarkets, and are often found with a discount.