Founded : 1845
Founder(s) : David Sprungli- Schwarz
Rudolf Sprungli- Ammann
Head quarters : kilchberg, switzerland
CEO &Chairman: Ernst Tanner
Industry : confectionery
Employees : 7712
introduction:
Lindt & Sprüngli AG, more commonly known as Lindt, is a luxury Swiss chocolate and confectionery company.
The story begins in 1845: Confectioner, David Sprüngli-Schwarz and his inventive son, Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann, owned a small confectionery shop in Zurich’s Old Town, and then a second and larger confectionery and refreshment room at Zurich’s Paradeplatz. Today the Group is comprised of manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria and the USA. They started as modest candymakers and they became the company that we know now!
For over 150 years Lindt & Sprüngli has decidedly adhered to the principle of premium quality. The trademark “Lindt” is the guarantee for chocolate manufactured with the greatest care from the highest quality ingredients and famous for its distinct smoothness, characteristic taste and innovative flair.
For over 150 years Lindt & Sprüngli has decidedly adhered to the principle of premium quality. The company works with processes and plants that reflect state-of-the-art technology in the chocolate industry. Rationalization is not the only consideration foremost in technological progress, but rather the guarantee and enhancement of quality. Lindt & Sprüngli does everything in its power to consistently renew the trust of its loyal chocolate lovers. The trademark “LINDT” is the guarantee for chocolate manufactured with the greatest care from the highest quality ingredients and famous for its distinct smoothness, characteristic taste and innovative flair.
Defining Quality
Quality and innovation are LINDT’s number one priorities and the commitment to consumers. LINDT manufactures and sells superior chocolate, confectionery and cocoa products because its corporate philosophy is