Fazer

Considered a part of Finnish heritage, Fazer is a brand that most Finns have grown up with. Starting in 1891 as a small café in Helsinki by founder and Finland native Karl Fazer, Fazer has become one of the largest names in the Finnish food industry today. This brand is loved worldwide for its delicious taste, quality ingredients, and blue wrapper, which symbolizes pure Finnish nature and reflects the colors of the Finnish flag. Best known for the classic Fazer Blue candy bar, this beloved treat first appeared in 1922 yet stays true to its original recipe even today. It is made with fresh milk, sugar, cocoa mass and cocoa butter, and the difference is easy to taste. Giving Fazer chocolate is a Finnish tradition, but we recommend also stocking up for yourself before the end of the holiday season.

About Finnish Design

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.