Marsipan Compagniet: Real marzipan and delicious chocolate from Oslo
By Malin Norman | Photo: Marsipan Compagniet
For handmade marzipan and chocolate confectionery, look no further than Marsipan Compagniet. With true craftsmanship, heaps of almonds and chocolate of the highest quality, the Oslo-based family business makes irresistible treats, such as the new range of Trend Bars.
Marsipan Compagniet is a small family business that makes marzipan pigs and figurines as well as tasty chocolate confectionery at Rosenholm in Oslo Syd. For many, the artisan confectionery’s delicious treats are a must, especially for celebrations such as Christmas and Easter.
The business has a long tradition of producing marzipan pigs, a classic for many Norwegian families at Christmas. “My father has made the marzipan pigs for as long as I can remember,” says Elisabeth Rovde. When her father retired in 2016, she took over the business together with husband Nassim Ghassoul. In 2021, production was moved to a larger production site in Oslo.
Quality, authenticity and craftsmanship are at the forefront of Marsipan Compagniet, with natural ingredients and a high almond content in its products. “We have a passion for tasty products and use only the best ingredients such as Norwegian marzipan with 52 per cent almonds and exclusive chocolate from Switzerland,” confirms Rovde. “But our customers know that we’re also innovative, always with something new in our line-up.”
Unexpected and enticing flavours
Last year, the couple also launched the chocolate line Smelt Sjokolade, a playful and innovative chocolate concept with a focus on good ingredients and an alluring, colourful appearance. Beautiful design and packaging is important, but ultimately the marzipan and confectionery needs to be tasty.
The new series called Trend Bars sounds nothing but delicious, featuring surprising flavour combinations. “Creativity and innovation drive us to create delicious collections that reflect the seasons. From weird to absolutely brilliant, you’ll get flavours you’ve never experienced before,” says Ghassoul. “With our big Trend Bars, we have the flexibility to fill them with lots of different flavour combination – anything that’s tasty really!”
Elisabeth Rovde and her husband Nassim Ghassoul.
Listen to this: handmade Dubai chocolate with rich pistachio cream praline, combined with crispy and crunchy katayfi (shredded filo pastry), encased in exclusive Swiss milk chocolate. Or how about Angel Hair, a bar with Belgian strawberry chocolate that tastes like strawberry ice cream, and a filling of pink chocolate with cotton candy threads. And Bueno Kinder is no doubt luxurious with light and velvety hazelnut cream, crunchy pancake pieces, surrounded by smooth milk chocolate. It is impossible to resist.
The classic one-kilogram marzipan pig
One of the best-sellers is the one-kilogram marzipan pig, which makes its way to the Christmas table every year and brings lots of joy and humour among guests. “Our big marzipan pig is a tradition and an obvious centrepiece at many Christmas lunches and dinners,” smiles Rovde. “This is also a great gift, as comes in a beautiful gift box with silk paper and a red ribbon. For many, it’s not Christmas without our marzipan pig.”
Marsipan Compagniet also offers corporate gifts and branded products, a sure delight for employees, customers and business partners. “Giving a locally produced gift that is a little out of the ordinary can do wonders for the employee and customer relationship. It’s nice to be able to surprise with something that is unique and handmade in Norway,” adds Rovde.
Marsipan Compagniet’s range of mar zipan and chocolate confectionery is available in the web shop on marsi pancompagniet.no, in selected interior boutiques and gift shops across Norway, as well as the Tax Free shop at Oslo’s airport Garder moen. Customers are also welcome to the factory outlet on Rosenholmveien 22 in Oslo.
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