Ferrero Mon Chéri chocolate praline

Product overview

Ferrero Mon Chéri is a classic liqueur-filled chocolate praline consisting of a whole cherry in cherry liqueur encased in dark chocolate. The product was first introduced in 1956 and has been produced and sold internationally since, becoming one of Ferrero's long-standing specialty pralines. (en.wikipedia.org)

Brand origin and creation

The Mon Chéri brand was created by Ferrero in Italy (introduced in the 1950s) and named with a French phrase to evoke romance and gifting. Michele Ferrero and the Ferrero company developed and launched the praline from the company's early postwar product innovations. (en.wikipedia.org)

Manufacturing and sourcing

Although Mon Chéri originated in Italy, production for many markets has been concentrated in Ferrero’s long-standing plant in Stadtallendorf, Germany; Ferrero continues to invest in and modernize that facility to support Mon Chéri production alongside other sites. Ingredients such as cherries for the praline have been sourced from regions including Fundão in Portugal. Production and packaging can vary by market, so Mon Chéri is manufactured in multiple Ferrero plants depending on regional supply chains. (foodbusinessmea.com)

Ownership and corporate structure

Mon Chéri is owned and marketed by the Ferrero Group. The Ferrero Group (Ferrero International S.A. / Ferrero SpA) is the ultimate owner — a privately held, family-owned multinational confectionery company originally founded in Alba, Piedmont, Italy. Ferrero operates through national subsidiaries (for example Ferrero Deutschland GmbH and Ferrero North America) that handle local production, packaging, and distribution. (en.wikipedia.org)

Practical notes

Packaging, product variants, and the absence/presence of alcohol in local versions (e.g., historical alcohol-free variants for some markets) can differ by country and regulatory requirements; check local packaging for ingredient and country-of-origin labeling for the specific pack you have. (en.wikipedia.org)