{"id":1462,"date":"2025-09-24T11:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cataniascudie.com\/el-mon-cudie\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:08:37","slug":"cudie-world","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cataniascudie.com\/en\/cudie-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The World of Cudi\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The History of Catanias\u00ae<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n


Over 80 years of creating sweet moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Vilafranca del Pened\u00e8s<\/strong>, back in 1946, Bombons Cudi\u00e9 was founded from Josep Cudi\u00e9<\/strong>\u2019s passion for chocolate and the entrepreneurial vision of his wife, Antonia Salleras. Josep, a dedicated pastry chef since the age of 13, began experimenting with artisanal bonbons while working at Joan Trens\u2019 patisserie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Among his creations, there wads one that stood out: a caramelized almond coated in a unique chocolate blend and a secret ingredient<\/strong> known only to him. He named it Cro-crem, inspired by its contrast between crunchiness and creaminess. When his mentor Joan Trens passed away in 1968, the Cro-crem was renamed Catania, in tribute to the original patisserie located in the house known as \u201cCal Catani\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Caramelized almond coated in a unique chocolate blend and a secret ingredient<\/strong>.”<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Antonia, ahead of her time, officially registered the CATANIAS\u00ae<\/span> brand in the 1970s, securing the future of their star product. Through dedication, quality and innovation, Bombons Cudi\u00e9 became a benchmark in Catalan cuisine and pastisserie.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The generational handover came with Oriol Llopart Cudi\u00e9<\/strong>, Josep i Antonia\u2019s grandson, who joined the family business in 1995. He has since introduced new varieties of Catanias\u00ae<\/span> and modernized the company while preserving its original essence<\/strong>. Nowadays, Bombons Cudi\u00e9 crafts its creations in a 3,000 m\u00b2 facility, sharing the unique taste of Catanias\u00ae<\/span> with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A flavourful journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the moments that have marked our history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1933<\/h4><\/div>\n
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Josep Cudi\u00e9 begins as an apprentice at Joan Trens\u2019 patisserie at just 13 years old.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1946<\/h4><\/div>\n
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Bombons Cudi\u00e9 is founded by Josep and Antonia.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1950<\/h4><\/div>\n
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The Cro-crem bonbon gains popularity.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1968<\/h4><\/div>\n
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With Joan Trens passing away; Josep Cudi\u00e9 renames Cro-crem to Catania in his honour.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1970<\/h4><\/div>\n
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Antonia officially registers the CATANIAS\u00ae<\/span> brand.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1995<\/h4><\/div>\n
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Oriol Llopart Cudi\u00e9 joins the family business.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2001<\/h4><\/div>\n
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The company moves to a new facility in the Clot de Moja industrial area (1,000 m\u00b2).<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Antonia and Josep pass away; and Oriol takes full leadership.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Factory expands to 3,000 m\u00b2 and gains international presence in over 30 countries.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Catanias\u00ae<\/span> is a symbol of quality, tradition and innovation.<\/p>\n \"\" <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Philosophy & Values<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What defines us, what we cherish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Bombons Cudi\u00e9, we believe that life\u2019s little pleasures are what bring magic to everyday moments. That\u2019s why our philosophy is rooted in balance \u2014 between tradition and innovation, between artisanal craftsmanship and evolving taste, between precision and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are heirs to a way of doing things that places love for detail and quality at the heart of every step. Each Catania we create is more than a chocolate delicacy: it\u2019s a story, a memory, a tribute to our origins.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Living Tradition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We honour the legacy of Josep and Antonia, keeping alive a unique recipe and artisanal know-how passed down through generations.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Soulful Innovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No We never stop exploring new flavours, textures and formats \u2014 always with respect for our essence and a commitment to the quality that defines us.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Commitment & Connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work with a passionate and dedicated team, building trust with suppliers, clients and collaborators. We are deeply rooted in our region and proud to carry the name of Vilafranca del Pened\u00e8s to the world.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainable Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strive to offer an exceptional product while caring for people, ingredients and our impact. Because a good bonbon should not only be delicious \u2014 it should be honest.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Moments to Share<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We create bonbons that turn small moments into unforgettable ones. Because sharing a Catania means sharing a piece of history, flavour and emotion.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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