Kwatta
Kwatta is a historical chocolate brand originally founded in the Netherlands, known for being one of the first companies to produce chocolate bars and chocolate milk powder. The brand was acquired by the multinational company Continental Sweets, which is now part of the Cloetta group.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Breda
Founded
1883
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Nasdaq Stockholm
Tax Domicile
SE
Ultimate Parent
Cloetta AB
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
UTZ, Rainforest Alliance
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1883
Brand founding
Kwatta was founded in the Netherlands by Maria Dreesmann and Joseph Droste.
1972
Acquisition by Nutricia
The brand was acquired by the Dutch company Nutricia.
2005
Acquisition by Continental Sweets
Continental Sweets acquired the brand from Sara Lee/Nutricia.
2012
Acquisition by Cloetta
Cloetta acquired the Continental Sweets group, bringing the Kwatta brand under its portfolio.