Dalmatovo Confectionery Association

Dalmatovo Confectionery Association (Кондитерское объединение «Далматово») is a Russian confectionery company that owns and operates a group of confectionery factories, with its headquarters in Yekaterinburg. The association's history begins in 2004 with the founding of the "Fabrika Pechenya" (Cookie Factory) in Yalutorovsk, Tyumen Oblast. In 2007, a second enterprise, the "Kurazh" confectionery factory, was established in the same city. In 2013, the group opened the Dalmatovskaya Confectionery Factory in Dalmatovo, Kurgan Oblast. As of 2025, the association comprises three production entities: OOO "Fabrika Pechenya" (Yalutorovsk), OOO "Konditerskaya Fabrika "Kurazh"" (Yalutorovsk), and OOO "Dalmatovskaya Konditerskaya Fabrika" (Dalmatovo). The company produces a wide range of flour-based confectionery and sugar confectionery: sugar, butter, puff, and hard (zatyazhnoye) cookies; sushki and bubliki (traditional Russian ring-shaped baked goods); wafers and wafer candies; rusks (sukhari); and caramel. The group's factories have been modernized annually since their founding, with new production lines launched regularly. In 2017, a new caramel production line was started, and the popular "Gulliver" candies were reintroduced to the assortment under the name "V gostyakh u skazki" (Visiting a Fairy Tale). In 2021, a new workshop was opened, to which almost all production (except caramel) was moved. In 2018, the sushki produced by these factories won the "Vybór setey — 2018" (Choice of Retail Chains) competition at the international Prodexpo-2018 exhibition. The association traces part of its heritage to a former Gorpishchekombinat (city food processing plant) founded in 1944 on the territory of the current Dalmatovo confectionery factory. That plant produced confectionery, beer, and soft drinks, and at one point accounted for up to 70% of all confectionery produced in Tyumen Oblast. Its popular product included the wafer candy "Gulliver." In the early 2000s, the kombinat was declared bankrupt and ceased production. The modern association was founded separately in 2004. The company markets its products under various brands, including the recently launched lollipop caramel brand MELLI KARAMELLI, and offers seasonal products such as the "Ya Prazdnichnoye" (I Am Festive) cookies for New Year. It also introduced a new sales format — a mini-tray called "telvizor" — to make selling its products more convenient for partners. The official website copyright notice covers 2004–2023, indicating ongoing operations. The company is privately held and does not appear to be listed on any stock exchange.

The history of the Dalmatovo Confectionery Association is intertwined with the legacy of a Soviet-era food processing plant and the post-Soviet establishment of new production facilities. Before the modern factories were founded, the territory of the current Dalmatovo confectionery factory housed a Gorpishchekombinat (city food processing plant) established in 1944. This plant produced confectionery, beer, and soft drinks, and at its peak it accounted for up to 70% of all confectionery products manufactured in Tyumen Oblast. One of its popular products was the wafer candy "Gulliver." In the early 2000s, the kombinat was declared bankrupt and ceased production. The modern association began in 2004 with the founding of the "Fabrika Pechenya" (Cookie Factory) in Yalutorovsk, Tyumen Oblast. In 2007, a second enterprise, the "Konditerskaya Fabrika "Kurazh"" (Kurazh Confectionery Factory), was established in the same city. Since their inception, both factories have undergone annual modernization and the launch of new production lines. In 2013, the group expanded by opening the "Dalmatovskaya Konditerskaya Fabrika" (Dalmatovo Confectionery Factory) in Dalmatovo, Kurgan Oblast, where rusks and various cookies are produced. In 2017, a new caramel production line was launched, and the popular "Gulliver" candies were reintroduced to the product range under the name "V gostyakh u skazki" (Visiting a Fairy Tale). In 2018, the sushki produced by the Yalutorovsk factories won the "Vybór setey — 2018" (Choice of Retail Chains) competition at the international Prodexpo-2018 exhibition. In 2021, a new workshop was opened, to which almost all production (except caramel) was moved. As of 2024, the factories produce cookies, sushki, bubliki, wafers, and caramel. As of 2025, the association includes three legal entities: OOO "Fabrika Pechenya" (Yalutorovsk), OOO "Konditerskaya Fabrika "Kurazh"" (Yalutorovsk), and OOO "Dalmatovskaya Konditerskaya Fabrika" (Dalmatovo). The company continues to develop new products and sales formats, such as the MELLI KARAMELLI lollipop caramel and the "telvizor" mini-tray.

• 2021

  Opening of a new workshop; almost all production (except caramel) moved there.

• 2018

  Sushki from the Yalutorovsk factories won the "Vybór setey — 2018" competition at Prodexpo-2018.

• 2017

  Launch of a new caramel production line; reintroduction of "Gulliver" candies as "V gostyakh u skazki".

• 2013

  Opening of "Dalmatovskaya Konditerskaya Fabrika" in Dalmatovo, producing rusks and cookies.

• 2007

  Establishment of "Konditerskaya Fabrika "Kurazh"" in Yalutorovsk.

• 2004

  Foundation of "Fabrika Pechenya" (Cookie Factory) in Yalutorovsk, marking the start of the modern association.

• 1944

  Gorpishchekombinat founded on the territory of the future Dalmatovo confectionery factory; produced confectionery, beer, and soft drinks.

A Russian confectionery group producing a broad range of traditional flour-based and sugar confectionery, with a focus on quality and modern production.

• Gulliver wafer candies (now "V gostyakh u skazki")

  Popular wafer candies originally produced by the Gorpishchekombinat, reintroduced in 2017 under a new name.

• MELLI KARAMELLI lollipop caramel

  Colorful lollipop caramel in "Fruit Mix" flavor, launched as a new product.

• "Ya Prazdnichnoye" cookies

  New cookies developed for the New Year holiday season.

1. 1Official websitedalmatovo.com
2. 2Wikidata entrywikidata.org
3. 3Russian Wikipedia articleru.wikipedia.org