Why pistachio is the must-have flavour of 2024
Make way marzipan and peanut butter. Pistachios are the green powerhouse perking up premium confectionery sales. Here’s what brands need to know about going green
Lindt & Sprungli
Should you be marketing on the metaverse?
As one confectionery firm launches its own candyland on Roblox to appeal to young gamers, we explore the merits of brand-building in virtual reality
Easter 2024
Lindt adds Easter sparkle with Golden Bunny TV advert
Creative agency Leo Burnett UK developed the latest ad for the business, titled ‘Golden Trails’.
Financial results
Lindt reports double-digit growth for its premium chocolate
Lindt Sprüngli Group has reported double-digit organic sales growth for the third consecutive year despite a slowdown in the global chocolate market.
Market watch
Lindt & Sprüngli hit with child labor allegations in cocoa supply chain
Swiss premium chocolate company Lindt & Sprüngli is among the leading players in the premium chocolate space with a presence in over 120 countries worldwide and a portfolio of chocolate brands including Russell Stover, Ghirardelli, Caffarel, Lindor, and...
NPD
Lindt debuts new Choco Wafer in its UK outlets
Premium chocolate brand, Lindt has introduced a new Choco Wafer into its UK outlets that after it was recently awarded a ‘superstar’ rating from market researcher, Nielsen Bases.
Financial results
Lindt warns of further price hikes after posting rise in profits
Luxury Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli has posted stronger-than-expected operating profits in the first half of 2023 and raised its full-year outlook, after hiking up prices for its chocolate easter bunnies and pralines.
Sustainability
Lindt Chocolate Museum to host cocoa sustainability conference
An international symposium on sustainable cocoa is set to be held at Lindt Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany, on 23 to 24 May.
Sustainability
‘Big Chocolate’ failing Ghanaian cocoa farmers over living incomes, says Oxfam
Charity calls for ‘Big Chocolate’ to pay more to Ghana’s cocoa farmers after it revealed that their net incomes have fallen on average by 16% since 2020, with women’s incomes falling by nearly 22%.
Seasonal
Chocolate gives a lift to all ages, new survey reveals
A new UK nationwide study by Lindt, to mark the beginning of Spring, has revealed the list of everyday things that give Brits a lift, with a good night’s sleep (51%), a walk on a sunny morning (48%) and a hug (47%) appearing top of the list.
Financial results
Lindt maintains global sales volumes but warns of more price rises
Lindt & Spruengli has revealed its 2022 operating profit (EBIT) increased by 15.5% year on year to CHF 744.6 million, from CHF 644.9 million in the previous year, and the Swiss chocolate maker also proposed a higher dividend payout to investors as net...
Easter 2023
Lindt Gold Bunny figures full of surprises this Easter
Luxury chocolatier Lindt has created a ‘Hoppiness campaign’ around its iconic Gold Bunny Easter treat with £50,000 worth of prizes available to be won by UK consumers.
Health
Dark chocolate producers urged to act on ‘harmful’ levels of cadmium
Consumer Reports, the independent, non-profit member organisation that allegedly tested and discovered harmful levels of cadmium and other harmful heavy metals in some chocolate products, has urged the producers to commit by Valentine's Day to reduce the...
Financial results
US subsidies help boost organic sales for Lindt
Strong international sales, particularly in the North American market, helped organic sales grow by 8.4% in 2022, according to the latest financial results released by Lindt & Spruengli.
Free-from
Chocolate lovers revel in Veganuary with special launches from major brands including NOMO, Lindt and Mars
Thousands of vegan products, including confectionery, have been launched around the world during ‘Veganuary’ to capitalise on the ever-increasing number of people taking on the pledge.
Trademarks
Lindt wins copyright battle with Lidl over chocolate bunnies
Switzerland's Federal Court has ruled in favour of Lindt & Spruengli in its bid to stop German discounter Lidl from selling a similar product to its iconic gold-wrapped Easter chocolate bunnies.
Financial results
Lindt & Spruengli raises guidance after jump in profits
Swiss chocolate maker has made a first-half net profit jump of 36% to 138.4 million francs and said it now expects 2022 organic sales growth of 8-10% with an operating margin of approximately 15%.
Sustainabilty
Lindt & Sprüngli expands cocoa Farming Programme
Publication of its 2021 Sustainability Report Lindt shows progress towards group’s sustainability strategy.
NPD
Lindt debuts new milk-free chocolate bar in US
Lindt & Sprungli has announced its new oat-based milk chocolate bars are now available in the United States.
Plant-based
Lindt expands its vegan chocolate portfolio
Lindt has launched three new vegan chocolate bars in the UK and Canada, a year after it entered the free-from market with its HELLO collection.
Financial results
Lindt reports sales boost after increasing its share of US market
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has shrugged off the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by reporting a 14.2% increase in group sales, to CH 4.59bn (€4.42 billion) in financial year 2021
Consumer
Lindt achieves ‘Superbrand’ status after impressive online campaign
Premium chocolate company Lindt has joined an exclusive list of consumer ‘superbrands’ after an impressive online campaign against a backdrop of a global pandemic.
Plant-based special edition
Lindt to release new vegan bars in UK
Luxury Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli is entering the vegan fray with its Lindt Classic Recipe vegan milk chocolate bar, set to be launched early 2022.
Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli claims 100% traceable cocoa beans in its supply chain
Luxury chocolate maker has announced it has reached “an important milestone,” after claiming that 100% of its cocoa beans are traceable after being externally verified by non-profit organisation, Earthworm Foundation.
Financial results
Lindt banking on ‘pent-up’ demand as net profits fall
Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli said it is aiming for 6-8% organic sales growth this year after the pandemic hits key areas of its business with net profit falling 37.5% to 320.1 million Swiss francs ($349.53 million) in 2020.
Lindt tackles coconut oil sustainability: ‘In the consumer’s mind, palm oil is still the bad guy’
Despite coconut oil being just a minor ingredient in some of Lindt & Sprüngli’s products, a raw material risk assessment highlighting sustainability challenges has prompted the chocolate maker to act.
Tourism
Lindt Home of Chocolate scheduled to open in September
Lindt & Sprüngli has announced it is going ahead with the opening of its Lindt Home of Chocolate on 13 September at the company’s historic headquarters in Kilchberg, Switzerland.
Easter
Easter eggs still available as stores lift restrictions for holiday period
Brands struggle to keep up with online demand as supermarkets lift restrictions but stock less confectionery as retailers focus on supplying staple items since the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus
Russell Stover brings Easter joy with virtual hugs and Bunny Hunt
Beginning today (Monday April 6), US candymaker Russell Stover is embracing the spirit of the Easter holiday’s beloved backyard hunts with the launch of The Great Bunny Hunt on Instagram to bring loved ones closer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus
Lindt rules out immediate sales growth due to coronavirus epidemic
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli said its original goal to grow organic sales by 5-7% in the next financial year is no longer valid, due to the potential affect of the coronavirus epidemic on sales.
Financial results
Lindt rewards shareholders with sweeter payout to mark 175th birthday
In the financial year 2019, Lindt & Sprüngli achieved 'very solid sales growth, gained substantial market shares and once again grew faster than the overall chocolate market'.
Financial
Russell Stover announces major restructure as parent company Lindt reports slow growth in the US
Russell Stover Chocolates has announced it is making several changes to its production, retail and distribution networks across North America.
Workforce
Lindt slashes its merchandising team in US
Russell Stover Candies in Kansas is one of the brands affected by the announcement this week.
In brief
Lindt announces changes to its Group Management team
Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Dr Jennifer Picenoni to join its Group Management as of January 2020, where her main roles will be group general counsel and corporate...
Sustainability
Big chocolate makers still falter in holistic sustainability, says Green America in annual chocolate scorecard
Nestlé, Mars, Hershey and Lindt earned C-level ratings in the organization’s chocolate scorecard, while Mondelēz and Godiva fared worse. Smaller players including Alter Eco, Endangered Species, Theo and Tony’s Chocolonely again received top marks in the...
Lindt sees niche in ‘high cocoa’ milk chocolate range called Premium Milk
The Swiss chocolate maker is banking on consumer interest in the health benefits of dark chocolate with the taste of creamy milk bars in three varieties, now available in the UK.
Financial
Outlook looks brighter for Lindt after posting strong first half year results
Summary: Lindt & Sprüngli Group anticipates continued organic growth of 5-7% for the full financial year. It also expects the operating profit margin (EBIT) to improve by 20-40 basis points in the full year, in line with the mid- to long-term target range.
Path to premiumization: snack sector should take a leaf from chocolate’s know-how
Not all snacks are equal, according to Jaren Koerten, head of packaged food at Euromonitor: some have attained premium status, while others are ‘in the process’ of premiumization.
Environment
Lindt tops Mighty Earth’s Easter Environmental Chocolate Guide, as ICCO pledges to work with EU on deforestation
Global environmental campaign organization set up to protect forests, conserve oceans, and address climate change publishes its annual report card on chocolate companies. ICCO pledges more dialogue with EU on deforestation.
Financial results
Lindt performs strongly in Europe and Canada as North America flattens out
Despite the challenging market environment in 2018, Lindt & Sprüngli Group continued its solid growth path and further extended its leading position in the premium chocolate market, it said as it released its end-of-year financial results.
Financial
Lindt shares dip after company cuts guidance due to slowdown in US
Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli reported a 5% increase in organic sales, despite a 'challenging' environment in Europe and North America.
Sustainability
Lindt responds to online petition to commit to more sustainable sourcing of cocoa beans
SumOfUs and Mighty Earth online campaign attracts over 70,000 signatures forcing Swiss chocolatier to make statement.
News in brief
Shock as Andreas Pfluger leaves Lindt
Departure of integration head of Russell Stover comes as surprise, could a move to Hershey be on the cards for Lindt veteran?
Financial results
Lindt posts high profit growth despite ‘saturated’ European chocolate market and ‘challenging’ trading environment
Premium chocolate maker Lindt has posted a 7.7% sales growth for its half-year 2018, reaching CHF 1.67bn ($1.68bn), while its organic growth increased by 5.1%.
News in brief
Lindt launches its chocolate hazelnut spread in the UK
‘Hazlenut cream’ spread sells out online in hours and is seen as a serious competitor to Nutella.
Emerging markets
Lindt chocolate eyes Asia for market share gain
Lindt is heading to the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2018 in Singapore this week with a range of customized chocolates for Asian travelers.
Market trends
Mars and Hershey lose share to premium chocolates in China, says Mintel
Mintel says mass produced chocolate brands such as Mars and Hershey are losing market share to imported premium chocolate brands in China primarily due to lack of innovation.
Lindt will ‘most certainly come back to growth’ in US as Clif Bar and KIND Snacks slow down, says Vontobel
Vontobel predicts Lindt will ‘most certainly come back to growth in the US’ with a 3% sales increase in 2018.
Lindt says ‘the Americas is a key priority’ for travel retail
Lindt plans to expand its business in the North American travel retail channel by launching two chocolate lines.
Mars, Hershey and others settle heavy metal chocolate lawsuit
A California Superior Court judge has approved a settlement resolving claims over whether certain levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate require warning labels under California’s Prop 65 law.