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The company Stock Cognac Medicinal was founded 20 October 1921 in Požega
, producing strong alcoholic drinks.
In 1936 the company also started producing chocolate and candy products.
The chocolate factory was rented to Nestlé
from 1936 to 1946.
In 1951 the company changed its name to Zvečevo d.d. Požega.
In the 1960s
, all efforts were aimed towards production of cocoa products, strong alcoholic drinks and milk powder,
as the unprofitable and outdated production of fruit juices and flour was abandoned.
A cooperation with Nestlé
was established in 1970 that lasted until 1995.
Požega, Croatia
Požega is a city in western Slavonia, eastern Croatia, with a total population of 26,403 . It is the administrative center of the Požega-Slavonia County.-Geography:...
, producing strong alcoholic drinks.
In 1936 the company also started producing chocolate and candy products.
The chocolate factory was rented to Nestlé
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
from 1936 to 1946.
In 1951 the company changed its name to Zvečevo d.d. Požega.
In the 1960s
1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
, all efforts were aimed towards production of cocoa products, strong alcoholic drinks and milk powder,
as the unprofitable and outdated production of fruit juices and flour was abandoned.
A cooperation with Nestlé
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
was established in 1970 that lasted until 1995.