Opavia biscuits and wafers

Opavia is one of the most iconic biscuit brands in Central Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The brand's history dates back to 1840 when Kaspar Melchior Baltasar Theodor Fiedor and his wife Amalie founded a bakery in Opava. Over the decades, the family business expanded into a major industrial factory, surviving various political shifts, including nationalization during the era of Czechoslovakia.

Today, Opavia products are manufactured primarily in the Czech Republic at automated factories in Opava, Lovosice, and Mariánské Lázně. The brand is famous for its traditional recipes, including the popular BeBe biscuits, Fidorka chocolate-covered wafers, and Kolonáda spa wafers. While it maintains its local heritage and cultural significance, the brand has transitioned from a family-run bakery to a key asset in a global snack food portfolio.

The brand is currently owned by Mondelēz International, a global snacking powerhouse headquartered in the United States. Following the spin-off from Kraft Foods, Mondelēz has managed Opavia as part of its strategy to dominate the European biscuit market. The local operations are managed through Mondelēz Czech Republic s.r.o., ensuring that the traditional brand remains a staple in local households while benefiting from international distribution and marketing expertise.