History & Values

Established at the Stratham, New Hampshire, campus in 1989, Lindt USA has forged a path of growth and innovation for more than 30 years, earning the No. 1 position in the US premium chocolate segment. Starting out with just 1,400 tons of production volume in 1989, our company has grown to produce more than 50,000 tons per year—and will continue to expand our facilities to meet growing demand in the US for Lindt and Ghirardelli products.

Over the years, Lindt has introduced several innovations that have transformed the US chocolate market. LINDOR forged the path for the stand-up bag format, ultimately creating the premium chocolate segment in the United States. When Lindt EXCELLENCE launched its vertical packaging, many US bars—formerly in horizontal packaging—followed in step, creating more space on shelves and allowing retailers to carry a larger assortment of products. The Lindt GOLD BUNNY was the first major chocolate bunny in the US to be “out of the box,” helping to create the hollow figure segment in the US. Other innovations—including the launch of our CLASSIC RECIPE Oat Milk bars—continue to set the standard for innovation and excellence in the US chocolate market.

With retail chocolate shops across the country, a robust wholesale business, and a strategic focus on marketing innovations, our company is poised for its next stage of growth. Our Stratham campus expansion project will help meet this growing demand by doubling manufacturing capacity and, in doing so, establish the largest Lindt production facility in North America.