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 chocolate treats in the glamorously decorated shop windows of the chocolate shops and in the online shop, which will sweeten the wait until Christmas Eve in style.

Elegance, energy and lust for life. The new Tartufi from Läderach will make autumn sweeter – la dolce vita in chocolate form. These elegant mouthfuls are inspired by a Northern Italian classic, inviting you to consciously enjoy the moment whenever you have the chance. Each of the nine varieties stands for a special moment that connoisseurs will be transported to, such as freshness, elegance, strength or energy.

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 chocolateries and in the online shop worldwide.

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.

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.

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 delighted the jury thanks to their perfect blend of a refined yet simple texture, intense taste and sustainability – both in the concept and in the recipe itself.

The third generation is taking over the operational reins at the Läderach family business in Glarus. Johannes Läderach (born 1986), the eldest son of entrepreneur Jürg Läderach, 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.