Premium chocolate factory to be built in Hatvan

The first chocolate factory in Hatvan will be launched with an EUR 24.4 million investment of Ghraoui Chocolate Manufacturing Plc. The new unit will produce high quality chocolate for the European and Middle Eastern markets. The favourable investment environment and the proven Hungarian human capital played a significant role in the positive investment decision of the investors group. The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) provided professional assistance to support the investors during the whole investment process, from the site selection to finding the best suppliers.
"Hungary, through its perfect geographical location, favourable and secure investment environment is open to new, large investments that create jobs and focus on high value added activities. We are very happy to welcome GCM Zrt. and work together on building growth in the area of Hatvan, strengthening competitiveness of Hungary in the European and global markets" – added Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the announcement.