Fortwenger is one of the oldest and most established gingerbread producers in France, founded in 1768 in the village of Gertwiller in the Alsace region, historically known as the heart of pain d’épices production. Built on a long-standing artisanal tradition, the company has preserved its core identity through the use of honey, warm spices such as cinnamon, anise, and ginger, and techniques rooted in regional baking practices.