Rolf Fallegger, member of the group management, is retiring and will leave the Lindt & Sprüngli Group by the end of June.

Existing and new geopolitical uncertainties, as well as persistent inflation, coupled with persistently depressed consumer sentiment in many countries, shaped the 2023 financial year.

In March, Lindt said it would temporarily suspend business operations in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Adalbert Lechner, CEO of Lindt’s German subsidiary and member of the group management, will succeed Weisskopf as group CEO.

Lindt & Sprüngli has temporarily suspended business in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Lindt says the merger will strengthen the existing collaboration between the two organizations.

With the 2020 harvest season, 100 percent of Lindt & Sprüngli’s cocoa beans are traceable back to the farmers and its Farming Program is verified by the Earthworm Foundation.

The Swiss company is launching a new Lindt EXCELLENCE bar with 82% cocoa and 18% Koa Powder.

Lindt & Sprüngli will open the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Switzerland to visitors this fall after three years of construction.

Andreas Pfluger, ceo of Lindt & Sprüngli North America and Russell Stover, will leave Lindt at the end of this year.