Insolvency drama: Salzburg chocolate and the last Mozart ball

Insolvency drama: Salzburg chocolate and the last Mozart ball

Grödig, Österreich - The best known candy of Austria is again in trouble. The Salzburg Chocolate company, famous for its "real Salzburg Mozart balls", has filed for bankruptcy at the Salzburg district court. The company, which was founded in 1897, cannot look at a positive balance after a failed renovation plan. In 2021, people had already stood before the bankruptcy, but could be saved at the time. But in 2025 the situation is more serious: the debts amount to a whopping 7.7 million euros, as watson.ch

The bankruptcy application was submitted on Wednesday. Production has been gradually discontinued, and the around 58 employees who were still working in the company by the end of 2024 have now received their layoffs. A current report shows that the value of the properties is 9.9 million euros. These are now used to use the claims of the creditors who add up to around 300. The first creditor meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025, and the creditors have to register their claims by September 8, informed us Press .

The story of Salzburg chocolate

The roots of the company go back to the 19th century. After the foundation in 1897, the company was moved to Grödig in 1948. Salzburg chocolate changed hands several times in the following decades: in 1975 it became part of Suchhard, and later she belonged to Interfood, Kraft Foods and Mondelez. Despite this changeable story, the "real Salzburg Mozartkugel" was always a popular product, which is still produced by other producers such as the Fürst confectionery and the Bavarian company Reber, even if Salzburg chocolate is no longer able to continue this tradition.

The bankruptcy not only has historical dimensions, but also serious consequences for the region. The factory in Grödig has been closed and investors are now planning to redesign the area and to locate offices and new companies. Despite the bankruptcy, the location could present itself in a new light, even if the nostalgia around the Mozart ball remains inevitably.

This development raises questions about the future of the Salzburg candy industry. The bankruptcy of Salzburg chocolate is not only a loss for employees, but also for the many fans of this traditional treat. The time will show how the situation develops and whether the company may still come back with a renovation plan.

Current information about bankruptcies in Austria can also be found on akv.at , where other relevant data and highly topical insolvents can also be found.