Storck merci Finest Selection chocolates

merci is a premium German chocolate brand, widely recognized for its slender, individually wrapped chocolate bars. The brand was launched in 1965 by the confectionery company August Storck KG as the first boxed chocolate intended specifically as a gift of gratitude—its name 'merci' being the French word for 'thank you.'

The product is primarily manufactured in Germany at Storck's production facilities in Halle and Ohrdruf. These facilities use traditional European chocolate-making techniques to produce the eight signature varieties typically found in the 'Finest Selection' assortment, which include flavors like Hazelnut-Almond, Marzipan, and Dark Mousse.

August Storck KG remains a family-owned business, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It is managed by Axel Oberwelland, a descendant of the founder, August Storck (who later changed his name to August Oberwelland). The company is one of the world's largest confectionery producers, owning other globally recognized brands such as Werther's Original and Toffifee.