FINLAND. Finnish confectionery and food company Fazer has rolled out its travel retail range for 2026-27, combining signature classics and latest innovations.
The range is currently being showcased at the ongoing TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.
The line-up is designed to capture consumer demand for indulgence, gifting and joyful snacking.
The initiative supports the company’s growth strategy, with travel retail playing a key role in building global awareness for its premium products.
Fazer is also preparing to open a chocolate factory in Lahti, Finland in 2028. Designed with modern production and packaging capabilities, the facility will support the company’s expansion into diverse international markets.
Fazer Director, Travel Retail Kari Kuikka said, “I very much look forward to the capabilities that the new chocolate factory will bring and the opportunities that arise to cater to consumer needs in various geographical markets.
“We will be able to produce new, exciting products with new kinds of structures, layers and formats, and I am most certain that these will bring joy to our international consumers too.”
Valued at €400 million, the project represents the largest investment in Fazer’s history and a key development for the Finnish food industry, reinforcing exports where the company contributes 15%.
Built to be carbon neutral and fully electrified, the factory is set to be among the most advanced chocolate production sites globally. It will increase efficiency and sustainability, with Fazer maintaining its focus on the taste and quality of flagship brands, including Geisha and Dumle.
Geisha’s new formats
The Geisha brand remains a core part of Fazer’s portfolio, offering premium chocolate creations designed for everyday enjoyment.
Kuikka said: “Geisha is Fazer’s most international brand. We are proud to tell that Geisha has been chosen as a finalist in two different categories, in Best Confectionery and Food Product and Best Airport Retail Initiative Instore category in Travel Retail Awards.”
The two new additions in the Geisha line include:
Geisha Mini Gift Box 42g – A six-piece box, pairing milk chocolate and hazelnut filling, offers travellers a simple yet refined gifting option.
Geisha Mousse Delight Praline 130g – Round pralines with a soft hazelnut mousse centre, ideal for after-dinner enjoyment or gifting.
Dumle portfolio tailored for every occasion
Fazer is extending the Dumle range with products for seasonal and snacking segments.
Dumle Summer Mix 320g – A mix of Dumle Pear, Banana and Strawberry pralines, popular with consumers for their nostalgic and seasonal flavours
Dumle Winter Mix 320g – A seasonal blend featuring Dumle Gingerbread, Polka Mint and Mandarin pralines, created for festive moments.
Dumle Snacks Crunchy Puffs 200g – A new snack combining wheat puffs, Dumle-flavoured filling and milk chocolate to deliver a crunchy snacking option.
Dumle Toffee Biscuit 136g – Made with Dumle caramel and coated in milk chocolate, this biscuit is designed for flexible snacking occasions.
These new products reflect Dumle’s ‘Better Together’ concept, blending toffee and chocolate to create treats suited for sharing or individual enjoyment.
The range emphasises moments of connection while maintaining the brand’s playful character.
Fazer has made its Geisha and Dumle novelties palm oil free as part of its broader sustainability drive.
The company’s sustainability framework focuses on climate and circularity, sustainable sourcing, product innovation, and people and well-being, with measures ranging from emission reductions to recyclable packaging. ✈
