Freia is a Norwegian chocolate brand. The company was founded in 1889, but real success was seen only in 1892, when Johan Throne Holst (1868-1946) took over management. Holst realized that there was a potential market for edible milk chocolate, in addition to the dark chocolate and other minor products Freia was currently producing. By the turn of the century, Freia was the leading Norwegian brand in sweets. Chocolate comes in dark, light, and white varieties with cocoa solids contributing to the brown coloration. ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

The company’s flagship has since then been Freia Melkesjokolade (Freia Milk Chocolate), and the brand has constantly been marketed in a national romantic spirit - as the essence of everything that is Norwegian. The public image is a little deceptive, however, as Freia in 1993 was purchased by Kraft Foods, for NOK 3 billion. 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) (named after James Lewis Kraft) is the third largest international food products corporation (after Unilever and Nestlé). It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, but is majority owned by the Altria Group, which took control in 1988 (when it was known as Philip Morris). ... Krone is the name of the currency used in Norway. ...