Termination of partnership

After an open exchange, the Zurich Film Festival and Läderach have jointly decided to end their partnership. The SRF documentary has stirred everyone up. Although there are no accusations against the current management of Läderach, the suffering of the alleged victims is nevertheless associated with the family and company name. With this decision we want to ensure that the festival focuses solely on the joy of cinema.

Läderach – chocolatier suisse
Läderach – chocolatier suisse, the Swiss chocolate manufacturer, stands for three core values: freshness, artisanal skills, and Swissness. Founded in 1962, the family company employs approximately 1,800 people from more than 50 countries across the Group, which is headquartered in the Swiss canton of Glarus. Läderach oversees the entire production process from the cocoa bean to the store counter and manufactures its chocolate exclusively in Switz

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Awarded: Läderach "Best Managed Company 2023" in Switzerland

• - Consulting firm Deloitte recognizes exemplary corporate management of the premium chocolate supplier
• - Leadership in four core corporate areas examined
• - Independent jury highlights holistic strategic approach, international growth and innovative spirit

Bilten, June 30, 2023 - The manufacturer of premium chocolate from the canton of Glarus has been selected as one of the five "Best Managed Company 2023" in Switzerland by the consulting firm Deloitte, the Swiss Stock exchange SIX and Bank Julius Baer. According to the independent jury, in addition to Läderach, ATP adhesive systems, ECSA group, Variosystems AG and V

New brand identity: Läderach launches pilot store in Sihlcity (Zurich)

• - Läderach is honing its brand positioning with a refreshed visual identity

• - Läderach will open a pilot store at the Sihlcity shopping mall in Zurich on February 28

• - The new store concept will be thoroughly tested for a period of three months

Bilten, February 28, 2023 – With a sharply honed identity and a new brand image, Läderach is positioning itself more clearly and making itself more relevant for its customers. The goal is to combine premium chocolate with an unmistakable Läderach customer experience. 

The new positioning will strengthen the corporate culture and

• Experienced retail expert joins from Mammut and becomes member of the Executive Board
• Previous positions at Bogner, Wolford, Villeroy & Boch and Escada
• Responsibilities adjusted - Europe, USA and Asia regions report directly to CEO Johannes Läderach

Bilten, 24 November 2022 – Dominik Winkler (54) will become Head of Europe & Global Sales Management and thus also a member of the Group Management of the renowned chocolate retailer from the canton of Glarus. He takes up his post at the start of the new year and comes from Mammut Sports Group, where he was Head of Retail. He takes over the role in a modified form from René Rechsteiner, who has been heading the Sales Europe division on an interim basis. In this context, responsibilities in the regions and in sales will also be reorganized. In future, those responsible for the Europe, USA and Asia/Franchise regions will report directly to the CEO. The country managers in the European region (Sw

Bilten, September 13, 2022 –The Swiss chocolatier Läderach became the target of a cyber attack on 5 September. Immediately after the attack was detected, the emergency board established for such cases was deployed to verify the incident as well as to decide on further measures to contain the problem. The responsible authorities were informed immediately. We published a press release on 6 September Läderach | Läderach affected by cyber attack | chocolatier suisse (laderach.com)

Production, logistics and administration were initially affected, but have almost fully resumed their work. All branches in Switzerland and abroad are still open as usual, and customers are not feeling any adverse effects. The full extent of the impact is still under investigation. The Emergency Board, together with external IT and forensic experts, is working at full speed to further analyse and eliminate the

Bilten, September 6, 2022 – Swiss chocolatier Läderach became the target of a cyber attack on September 5. Immediately after the attack was detected, the emergency board, which was established for such cases, was commissioned to verify the incident as well as to decide on further measures to contain the problem. The relevant authorities were informed immediately.

As of today, it can be said that production, logistics and administration in particular are currently affected. On the other hand, all branches in Switzerland and abroad have been able to open regularly, and local sales have not been affected. Online orders via the webshop are still possible, but there may be delays in delivery. The full extent of the impact is subject to further investigation.

As a precautionary measure, the use of internal work tools and communication channels has been reduced to a necessary minimum. The Emergency Board, together with external IT and forensic experts, is

After the operational management of the company was passed on four years ago to the third generation, followed by the transfer of company shares two years later, the Swiss family company Läderach – Chocolatier Suisse completed its long-term generational transition in 2021.

Ennenda, 22 December 2021 

The owners elected Johannes Läderach as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johannes Läderach belongs to the third generation and has sat on the Board of Directors of the company, which is 100% family-owned, since 2018. He will assume his new role on the board in addition to serving as CEO. Elias Läderach, a member of the company’s Executive Board and reigning World Chocolate Master, and David Läderach, who has managed the company’s operations in Germany since the beginning of the year, were also newly elected to the Board of Directors as representatives of the third generation.

With each door a step towards the celebration of love – the magical pre-Christmas season will soon begin. Since anticipation is known to be the best joy, this year everything at Läderach is under the sign of the countdown to Christmas. Chocolate lovers can look forward to the finest

It has a narrow shape with grooves, is wrapped by hand with fine paper and tastes as pure and intense of chocolate as a chocolate can taste: The Swiss family business Läderach presents its first chocolate in tablet form. For pure and honest chocolate enjoyment without chichi. The exclusive delicacies in a handy format will be available in three light varieties and three Grand Cru varieties from 11 May 2021 in Läderach

On Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2021 Läderach – chocolatier suisse signed an asset purchase agreement allowing Läderach to assume the leases for 34 GODIVA locations across the United States. As a result of this transfer, Läderach will take over the leases of all of these 34 GODIVA locations. Although the parties have agreed to not disclose any other conditions of the agreement, Läderach will announce the locations of the 34 stores to open by the end of summer 2021, if not sooner. Johannes Läderach, CEO, Läderach Group: “After our successful and encouraging US market entry with four stores in the North East and excellent nationwide e-commerce demand, these new stores are the perfect opportunity to share the joy of fresh chocolate from Switzerland with chocolate lovers from coast to coast.”

Great news for all chocoholics: now you can experience fresh, artisanal chocolate with all five senses as part of a tour of the new House of Läderach in Bilten, at the foot of the Glarus Alps. Starting on 13 November 2020, chocolate lovers can get a unique glimpse behind the scenes at the Swiss family-owned company and experience just what makes Läderach chocolate so fresh.

The crunchy gourmet snack for in between meals

The Swiss chocolatier Läderach launches a unique trio of delights: crunchy popcorn with the finest chocolate in three tempting flavours. The popcorn convinces in its usual quality with high-quality raw materials, masterly craftsmanship and noticeable freshness. In this fine snack, crispy light caramelised popcorn meets chocolate in the flavours milk, caramel and strawberry. The light delicacies from Läderach will be available worldwide from 15 September 2020 in Läderach chocolate shops and in the online shop.

The chocolatiers of Läderach are equally renowned for the quality and variety of their chocolate specialities. As one of only a few manufacturers, the family business produces the Swiss chocolate itself from the cocoa bean to the end product, thus guaranteeing exceptional quality

Elias Läderach wins the World Chocolate Masters in Paris: the renowned world championship for the world’s 20 top chocolatiers. Apart from winning the whole tournament, Elias Läderach achieved first place in four out of seven categories: Chocolate Showpiece, Chocolate Snack to go, Chocolate Design and Chocolate Bonbon. His innovative interpretations of the Futropolis theme and his meticulously hand-crafted creations

The third generation is taking over the operational reins at the Läderach family business in Glarus. Johannes Läderach (born 1986), will be appointed CEO of the Läderach Group on 1 March 2018. Ralph Siegl, who has been Managing Director at the Swiss parent company for many years, is leaving the company to pursue a new career. He will continue to support the company in the background in an advisory capacity for a certain period of time.
“I am looking forward to my new task and am grateful that after seven years in the company, I will be able to continue the wonderful cooperation in the family, with my father and with the management team in a new function,” explains Johannes Läderach. He will be assigned the task of leading the successful and dynamic company into the next phase of development from 1 March 2018. “I would also like to thank Ralph Siegl in particular, who, together with his team, has contributed significantly to the success and development of the ‘Läderach – chocolatier su