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<\/p>\nA passion for chocolate has its reasons that reason ignores \u2013 a statement unlikely to be contradicted by anyone with a sweet tooth. For Glaris chocolatier L\u00e4derach, the situation is quite different. Created in 1962 by Rudolf L\u00e4derach Junior, this family business has come through the last five decades with ever-increasing success thanks to ancestral know-how and a philosophy firmly focused on innovation. The invention of its hollow chocolate balls designed to improve the quality of truffles and facilitate their manufacturing process laid the foundations of L\u00e4derach\u2019s success. The family business has unceasingly expanded ever since, while remaining true to its principles of independence, family culture and excellence. To the delight of chocolate lovers.<\/p>\n
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Since the 2012 opening of a state-of-the-art production facility in the small municipality of Bilten, L\u00e4derach has mastered the entire span of the chocolate manufacturing chain, from cocoa bean to end product via the in-house creation of the chocolate mass. The dried cocoa beans that L\u00e4derach receives at the chocolate factory are initially examined and checked before being cleaned, crushed and roasted. After this comes the preparation phase for the chocolate mass which will serve as the basis for chocolatiers and confectioners in the creation of a complete range of chocolate delicacies.<\/p>\n
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As J\u00fcrg L\u00e4derach, owner and President of the Board points out: \u201cWe are able to ensure the best possible quality and since 2012, we control the entire value creation chain. This enables direct contacts with cocoa suppliers and growers, who have quite naturally become members of our family.\u201d Because added to the pleasure of tasting exceptional chocolate is that of knowing that it was manufactured with respect for people and the environment, L\u00e4derach is indeed truly committed to sustainable development.
\nIn Ghana and in Central America which are the main sources of its cocoa beans, the Swiss company keeps a close eye on environmental protection and social equity through specific actions. L\u00e4derach\u2019s \u2018chocolate family\u2019 is a culture, a tradition, ongoing support for the families of cocoa farmers and, of course, an endless stream of delight for tastebuds.<\/p>\n
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1962<\/strong> The year the L\u00e4derach business was created in Glaris by chocolatier Rudolf L\u00e4derach junior. Since summer 2015, L\u00e4derach has moved into to the boutique formerly run by the Poyets for more than 20 years, and where one now finds chocolate specialities as well as artisanal sweets made by the chocolatier from Glaris. There are also interactive courses on chocolate open to the public. Gourmets with a special sense of curiosity are invited to expand their knowledge of cocoa and chocolate, as well as learning to produce their own chocolate-based creations. A brand-new experience for which one swiftly develops a taste\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","blog_category":[480],"class_list":["post-5306","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-technique-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n50<\/strong> L\u00e4derach distributes its specialities to some 50 chocolate boutiques.
\n2012<\/strong> Opening of the chocolate factory in Bilten.
\n2016<\/strong> Completion of the extension work at the Bilten factory.
\n700<\/strong> L\u00e4derach employs some 700 people in Canton Glaris.emploie quelque 700 collaborateurs dans le canton de Glaris.
\n01<\/strong> Ever since its founding, the company has remained in the hands of a single family: the L\u00e4derachs.<\/p>\nThe chocolate tradition lives on in Vevey<\/h3>\n
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