Galle & Jessen chocolate frogs

Galle & Jessen is one of Denmark's most historic confectionery brands, best known for its iconic chocolate frogs (Pålægschokolade) and lozenges. Founded in 1872 by Edvard Galle and Hans Jessen in Copenhagen, the company grew from a small cellar operation into a major industrial force in the Danish food sector. Over the decades, it became a staple of Danish breakfast and snack culture.

While the brand remains deeply rooted in Danish tradition, its ownership has transitioned to large-scale international corporate management. Today, Galle & Jessen is part of the Toms Group (Toms Confectionery Group), which acquired the brand to consolidate the Danish chocolate market. As part of a larger group, manufacturing is centralized in modern facilities to serve the Nordic markets, though the brand identity remains exclusively Danish.