What Jitsk NV does

Jitsk NV is a Belgian artisan chocolate producer and retailer headquartered at Boomgaardstraat 1, Antwerp, Belgium (KBO number 0598.940.653), operating under the "Jitsk Chocolates" brand. The company produces handcrafted pralines (available in 9, 25, 50, 75, and 100-piece boxes), Piemonte hazelnut spreads in milk and dark chocolate variants, chocolate-coated orange bites, caramelized hazelnut dragees, treat bars, ice cream (hazelnut, chocolate, stracciatella, pistachio, raspberry yoghurt), and a curated wine selection. Production occurs in an on-site "high-tech workshop" (hoogtechnologisch atelier) and the company positions itself on traditional craftsmanship combined with innovative flavor profiles using sustainably sourced raw materials.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront built on the Odoo platform (with shipping in 2-3 business days), a physical retail store in Antwerp open Wednesday through Saturday on the courtyard of Brewery De Koninck, and a separate B2B catalog (catalogus-b2b) for wholesale and corporate gifting customers. Pricing is unit-based, with visible SKUs ranging from €3.68 for a small treat bar to €73.02 for a 100-piece praline box. The website is offered in Dutch, English, and French. A sub-brand, "Jitsk Japon," indicates presence in Japan.

Jitsk NV is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Ownership appears founder-led with "top chocolatier Jitsk" as the public-facing proprietor. The company has no patents, no certifications, and no awards disclosed. Customer segmentation is hybrid: individual consumers are the primary segment for personal consumption and gifting, with B2B/corporate customers as a secondary segment for bulk and event orders. Distribution is domestic Belgian, with the Japan sub-brand representing the sole international footprint.

Name

Jitsk NV

Legal name

Jitsk NV

Website

https://jitsk.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jitsk NV is a Belgian artisan chocolate producer based in Antwerp, selling handcrafted pralines, hazelnut spreads, ice cream, and specialty chocolates via e-commerce, a physical retail store, and a B2B catalog, with a Japan sub-brand (Jitsk Japon).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Confectionery

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Chocolatiers & Confectionery (CRAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Artisan chocolate
• Belgian pralines
• Hazelnut spreads
• Chocolate confections
• Gourmet ice cream

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (B2C): Retail sales of chocolates, pralines, hazelnut spreads, ice cream, and specialty items through the company's e-commerce website and physical retail store in Antwerp.
2. B2B Wholesale: B2B catalog sales to business customers, including corporate gifting and bulk orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jitsk NV is a Belgian artisan chocolatier that produces and sells handcrafted pralines, hazelnut spreads, chocolate treats, ice cream, and specialty beverages. Products are crafted in a high-tech workshop in Antwerp and sold directly to consumers through an e-commerce shop and physical retail store, with a B2B catalog channel serving wholesale and corporate gifting customers.

Product overview

Jitsk NV operates an e-commerce platform for artisan Belgian chocolates and related products. The product portfolio centers on the Jitsk Chocolates brand featuring handcrafted pralines available in boxes ranging from 9 to 100 pieces, hazelnut spreads in milk and dark chocolate variants, chocolate bites including orange and dragees, treat bars, and ice creams. A sub-brand, Louis D'Anvers, offers Mars-branded chocolate products. The company also sells a selection of wines and beverages. All products are positioned as premium artisan offerings with a focus on quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations, crafted at their Antwerp workshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jitsk Japon: Jitsk's Japanese branch located in Japan.

Products and services

• Pralines (assortment boxes of 9, 25, 50, 75, and 100 pieces) Handcrafted Belgian pralines available in boxes of 9, 25, 50, 75, or 100 pieces, featuring traditional craftsmanship with innovative flavor combinations; sold to individual consumers and corporate gifting customers.
• Hazelnut spread Piemonte milk chocolate 200g Hazelnut spread made with Piemonte milk chocolate, positioned as a bestseller for personal consumption and gifting.
• Hazelnut spread Piemonte dark chocolate 200g Hazelnut spread made with Piemonte dark chocolate, part of the bestselling hazelnut spread line.
• Orange Bites 150g Orange-flavored chocolate bites coated with chocolate, presented as a customer favorite at €15.00 per 150g pack.
• Piemonte hazelnut treat bar 35g Compact treat bar made with Piemonte hazelnuts, priced at €3.68 per 35g bar.
• Crunchy caramel treat bar 70g Caramel treat bar with a crunchy texture, priced at €5.28 per 70g bar.
• Dragee hazelnut milk chocolate 150g Caramelized hazelnuts coated with milk chocolate and finished with cocoa powder, priced at €12.74 per 150g pack.
• Dragee hazelnut dark seasalt 150g Caramelized hazelnuts coated with dark chocolate and finished with sea salt, priced at €12.74 per 150g pack.
• Duvel 2.0 - Love is in D air Specialty praline product featuring Duvel beer-inspired chocolate flavors, priced at €18.82.
• Culinary milk chocolate 210g Culinary-grade milk chocolate designed for cooking and baking applications.
• Culinary dark chocolate 210g Culinary-grade dark chocolate designed for cooking and baking applications.
• Hazelnut ice cream 250mL Ice cream made with hazelnuts, available in 250mL size.
• Raspberry yoghurt ice cream 250mL Yoghurt-based ice cream with raspberry flavor, available in 250mL size.
• Chocolate ice cream 700mL Chocolate-flavored ice cream available in 700mL size.
• Stracciatella ice cream 700mL Stracciatella-style ice cream with chocolate shavings, available in 700mL size.
• Pistachio ice cream 700mL Pistachio-flavored ice cream available in 700mL size.
• Raspberry yoghurt ice cream 700mL Yoghurt-based ice cream with raspberry flavor in 700mL size.
• Louis D'Anvers (Mars-branded chocolate products) Sub-brand offering Mars-branded chocolate products including MARS 50%, MARS.CHOC 50%, and MARS.SV 50% sugar-free variants in various sizes.
• Beverages (Dranken) Selection of wines including Stratus Riesling Icewine 2020, Chiroubles Carine Joubert Vin Nature 2023, Insoumise Crémant de Wallonie 2023, and Le Clos des Grives Macvin du Jura.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Brasserie De KoninckminorOthersBrasserie De Koninck is a neighboring brewery located adjacent to Jitsk's retail store. The Jitsk store and studio are situated on the site/courtyard of De Koninck brewery. This is a co-location relationship rather than a formal partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Neuhaus: Belgian premium praline and chocolate truffle maker headquartered in Brussels with global retail and e-commerce distribution. Direct competitor in the Belgian artisan-style praline market targeting gift and indulgence occasions.
• The Chocolate Line (Dominique Persoone): Bruges-based chef-led chocolatier known for avant-garde flavor pairings (curry, wasabi, bacon), boutique retail, and strong brand-driven identity—directly comparable to Jitsk's top-chocolatier artisanal model.
• Leonidas: Iconic Belgian chocolatier with extensive franchise network and online shop, covering the same Belgian praline and assortment category served by Jitsk. Closest direct comparison on product mix and gifting use case.
• Pierre Marcolini: Belgian artisan chocolatier emphasizing bean-to-bar sourcing, single-origin chocolates, and innovative flavor combinations—a near-identical positioning to Jitsk's "artisanal craftsmanship with innovative approach."

Regional players

• Newtree: Belgian-origin premium chocolate brand focused on health-positioned and taste-forward pralines, sold via retail and e-commerce across Europe. Comparable as a small-batch Belgian artisanal chocolatier competing in the same gifting segment.
• Patrick Roger: Renowned French artisan chocolatier with flagship boutiques and sculptural pralines, demonstrating the founder-led premium chocolatier model. Comparable in artisanal story though operating primarily in France rather than Belgium.

Broad incumbents

• Godiva Chocolatier: Global Belgian-origin premium chocolate brand with broad assortment including pralines, truffles, spreads, and ice cream across retail, gifting, and foodservice channels. Overlaps Jitsk's portfolio at a vastly larger scale and international footprint.

Others

• Valrhona: Premium French chocolate maker focused on professional pastry and culinary grades (couverture, beans, cocoa). Comparable because Jitsk sells "culinary milk/dark chocolate 210g" lines aimed at baking/professional users, a similar craft-cocoa supplier role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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