The head of Australia’s oldest household owned chocolate firm, Haigh Chocolates, has died.
John Haigh was 93 years outdated when died at his house on Friday.
An announcement from his sons Alister and Simon on Wednesday confirmed the news, with the pair remembering Mr Haigh as “a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather”.
“John was a revolutionary in the chocolate industry. He will be greatly missed and always remembered,” the assertion learn.
“More than any other person, John Haigh is responsible for the taste of Haigh’s Chocolates that we know and love today.
“He transformed Haigh’s into a manufacturer of premium-quality chocolate that is internationally acclaimed and recognised among the world’s best.
“Besides the quality and the taste of the product, he also refined the exclusivity of the Haigh’s instore experience and the way in which Haigh’s is marketed to this day.
“He built the foundation for an incredibly successful family business that is expanding and trading strongly around Australia.”
Born on November 10, 1929 Mr Haigh was the grandson of Alfred Haigh, who based the corporate and opened their first retailer within the Adelaide CBD in 1915.
John would be a part of the corporate formally in 1946, turning into managing director from 1959 till 1990, when he continued on as chairman of the board.
He educated beneath grasp chocolatiers at Lindt and Sprüngli in Switzerland.
Funeral particulars are anticipated to be introduced later within the week.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
