![merci, for being you.](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/b/e/csm_header-merci-mobile_2dfa0eee44.jpg)
![merci logo](/fileadmin/dam/_processed_/b/0/csm_merci-logo-2017_ecfc67e473.png)
Thank you means merci.
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 APAC
In 1996, the brand was launched in various countries in the APAC region such as Singapore, Hong Kong and many more.
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, Germany, “merci, for being in you” is that special way to say thank you.
At this time merci Finest Selection 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)