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Thank you means merci.
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merci Great Variety 250g
merci Milk Variety 250g
merci Great Variety 400g
merci Petits Chocolate Collection 125g
merci Petits Milk & Cream Collection 125g
![Thank you means merci. Today, in more than 100 countries in the world, people say thank you with merci.](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/b/9/csm_merci-00-history-mobile-2017_d1e2c97d14.jpg)
1996
Launch of merci in Japan
In 1996, the brand was launched in various countries in the APAC region such as Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and many more.
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1995
Small treats, pure pleasure
The brand family grows once more: since 1995, Germany, the popular merci varieties are also available as small treats – initially marketed as merci Pur. The perfect product for treating yourself, offering to guests and sharing with friends.
![merci 1995: Small treats, pure pleasure](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/5/2/csm_merci-04-history_e971d5a083.jpg)
1994
The brand family grows
The chocolate speciality merci Crocant, merci chocolate with a filling of hazelnut & cream crocant pieces and chopped almonds, was launched in 1994, Germany.
![merci 1994: The brand family grows](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/e/7/csm_merci-03-history_028f31b5d1.jpg)
1988
A claim conquers the world
Since 1988 "merci, for being you" is that special way to say thank you. At this time merci Finest Assortment already comes in 8 carefully selected varieties.
![merci 1988: A claim conquers the world](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/d/5/csm_merci-02-geschichte_3b455d2a8d.jpg)
1964
merci from the bottom of my heart
Start of the success story! In 1964, Germany, Storck surprised the world with a totally new type of chocolate: a selection of fine chocolate bars, individually wrapped in gold – the ultimate way to say thank you.
![merci 1965: merci from the bottom of my heart](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/a/5/csm_merci-01-history_4ea34f2049.jpg)