We were in Finland, planned new varieties, and experienced the magical journey from bean to bar.
Dear chocolate friends,
Today, we'd like to take you on a short journey – more precisely, on our three intensive days at Dammenberg in Finland. For decades, they have been creating chocolates that not only taste extraordinary but are also completely guaranteed nut-free and contain almost no allergens. Most varieties now forgo milk, as well as soy – a true paradise for people with allergies and intolerances.
🇫🇮 Three days full of ideas, conversations, and chocolate magic
We visited Dammenberg to jointly develop new varieties – varieties that have never existed before and are particularly in high demand in Germany. Unfortunately, we can't reveal more yet, as the exciting product development phase is just beginning. But we can say: It's going to be really good.
We were especially pleased to learn that we are now among Dammenberg's most important partners in Europe. For us, "business partner" sounds too dry – it is much more an close collaboration based on trust, shared values, and a genuine passion for allergen-free chocolate.
🍫 From bean to bar – a look into the manufactory
Of course, we toured the entire production. It's impressive how much craftsmanship, precision, and care go into every single bar:
- The careful selection of raw materials
- Roasting the beans until the aromas are perfect
- Grinding and conching, which gives the chocolate its special texture
- Tempering, where the chocolate gets its shine and perfect "snap"
- And finally, pouring, packaging, and inspecting each individual bar
Seeing these steps, you understand why Dammenberg chocolate is so special – and why it tastes so incredibly good despite being completely nut-free and containing very few allergens.
🌅 Finland, Tampere, and the most beautiful places around
After work, Mr. Iso-Kungas, the owner of Dammenberg, showed us the most beautiful places in Tampere and the impressive landscapes of the region. Clear lakes, vast forests, quiet paths – Finland has its own unique, calming atmosphere that you feel immediately.
✨ A visit that inspired us
These three days were not only important for business but also incredibly enriching personally. We look forward to telling you more about the new varieties soon – and, of course, continuing to offer you the best allergen-free chocolates.
Warm regards, Your Schoko‑Wunderland Team
2 comments
Lieber Patrick,
herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbaren Worte, das bedeutet uns wirklich sehr viel.
Wir wissen, wie herausfordernd eine starke Nussallergie im Alltag sein kann, und genau deshalb freuen wir uns umso mehr, dass die Produkte von Dammenberg Ihrer Familie Sicherheit und Genuss schenken.
Der Besuch in der Manufaktur hat uns selbst tief beeindruckt: die Ruhe, die Sorgfalt, die Hingabe und die Liebe zum Detail, mit der dort gearbeitet wird, sind wirklich außergewöhnlich.
Es ist schön zu hören, dass man das auch im Geschmack spürt — gerade wenn es von einem Schweizer kommt 😊🍫
Vielen Dank für Ihre Wertschätzung und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, diesen Kommentar zu schreiben.
Ganz liebe Grüße aus dem Schoko‑Wunderland 💛
Kim-Rudolf Mayer
Danke für diesen tollen Einblick! Ich bin so dankbar, dass es euch gibt – ich spreche als Vater eines Kindes mit einer starken Nussallergie. Es ist schön zu sehen, mit welcher Liebe und Hingabe und in welch schöner Umgebung diese wirklich ausserordentlich gut schmeckende Schokolade produziert wird – und das sage ich als Schweizer ;-)