Rūta Veliuona Chocolate Candy

Veliuona is a classic chocolate candy produced by the historic Lithuanian confectionery company, Rūta. Named after one of the oldest settlements in Lithuania, the product features a distinct blue wrapper with imagery of a castle, evoking the historical heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. These candies typically consist of a rich praline or cocoa-based filling often complemented by hazelnuts or other traditional confectionery ingredients.

The brand is manufactured in Šiauliai, Lithuania, where the Rūta factory has been operating since its founding in 1913. As a heritage brand, it remains under the ownership of the original founding family's successors through the company UAB Rūta, making it a prominent example of a long-standing independent European confectioner that has maintained its national identity and manufacturing roots.