Laura Secord Chocolates
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Laura Secord is a Canadian
chocolatier and ice cream company which was founded in 1913 by Frank P. O'Connor
. It was named after the Canadian War of 1812
heroine Laura Secord
. As of 2010, it has 125 retail outlets across the country.
The company is now owned by Nutriart from Quebec City, a company devoted to chocolate production. Nutriart is a former division of Biscuits Leclerc and is now owned by Jean and Jacques Leclerc brothers.
Laura Secord chocolates are manufactured in Canada. Retail outlets selling individual and premade boxes of chocolates, and ice cream
, are located throughout Canada.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
chocolatier and ice cream company which was founded in 1913 by Frank P. O'Connor
Frank Patrick O'Connor
Frank Patrick O'Connor was a Canadian politician, businessman, philanthropist. He was the founder of Laura Secord Chocolates and Fanny Farmer, and the namesake behind O'Connor Drive in Toronto....
. It was named after the Canadian War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
heroine Laura Secord
Laura Secord
Laura Ingersoll Secord was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for warning British forces of an impending American attack that led to the British victory at the Battle of Beaver Dams.-Early life:...
. As of 2010, it has 125 retail outlets across the country.
The company is now owned by Nutriart from Quebec City, a company devoted to chocolate production. Nutriart is a former division of Biscuits Leclerc and is now owned by Jean and Jacques Leclerc brothers.
Laura Secord chocolates are manufactured in Canada. Retail outlets selling individual and premade boxes of chocolates, and ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
, are located throughout Canada.