Iconic UK chocolate maker in administration after 40 years in business

Summary

A luxurious UK chocolate manufacturer is now in administration following 40 years of trading. Marasu's Petit Fours was established in 1986 by patissiers Rolf Kern and Gabi Kohler, who aimed to create premium chocolates for London's finest spots.

The London-based company was purchased by the Prestat Group in 2006 and has since supplied Prestat, Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges , and Harrods. It is London's largest manufacturer of premium chocolates with an annual output exceeding 300 tonnes from its 25,000 sq ft facility in Park Royal.

Marasu's appointed administrators on February 6, with the announcement made on February 17. The cause of its downfall is unclear; however, it comes after Prestat's entry into administration.

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