Lindt Chocolate History
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"It all (1) in a small confectionary in Zurich in 1845 when Rudolph Sprüngli (2) solid chocolate for the first time. In 1879, Rodolphe Lindt (3) the conching machine, a revolutionary method that (4) the sandy cocoa mass into smooth, melting chocolate. 20 years later, he (5) the manufacturing secret to Sprüngli, and Lindt & Sprüngli (6) founded.
The passion for chocolate of these two pioneers (7) the foundation for Lindt's future success and (8) on today by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers. With 170 years of know-how in chocolate making, state-of-the-art technology, and more than 12,000 dedicated employees, Lindt & Sprüngli today (9) the leading global manufacturer in the premium chocolate segment. The group (10) global Lindt brands as well as a number of local sub-brands. The group (11) sales close to 3.5 billion Swiss Francs. The main markets (12) in Switzerland, Europe, and North America, and the products (13) available via distributors in over 120 countries worldwide. The focus (14) on key products such as the Gold Bunny, Excellence bars, and Lindor Pralines. With its high-quality chocolates and attention to detail, Lindt & Sprüngli (15) to make the world a sweeter place."
The passion for chocolate of these two pioneers (7) the foundation for Lindt's future success and (8) on today by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers. With 170 years of know-how in chocolate making, state-of-the-art technology, and more than 12,000 dedicated employees, Lindt & Sprüngli today (9) the leading global manufacturer in the premium chocolate segment. The group (10) global Lindt brands as well as a number of local sub-brands. The group (11) sales close to 3.5 billion Swiss Francs. The main markets (12) in Switzerland, Europe, and North America, and the products (13) available via distributors in over 120 countries worldwide. The focus (14) on key products such as the Gold Bunny, Excellence bars, and Lindor Pralines. With its high-quality chocolates and attention to detail, Lindt & Sprüngli (15) to make the world a sweeter place."
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History Summary
• 1845: Rudolph Sprüngli produced the first solid chocolate in Zurich.• 1879: Rodolphe Lindt invented the conching machine for smooth texture.
• MERGER: Lindt sold his secrets to Sprüngli to form the global brand.
• SCALE: Now a leading manufacturer with over 12,000 employees.
• FINANCE: Generates close to 3.5 billion Swiss Francs annually.
• RANGE: Famous for Lindor Pralines, Excellence bars, and Gold Bunnies.