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  • Lindt Introduces Dubai-inspired Chocolate Blend To New Zealand Markets

    Lindt Introduces Dubai-inspired Chocolate Blend To New Zealand Markets

    Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli is bringing the ‘Dubai chocolate’ trend to New Zealand with their new Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block. This innovative creation is set to make its debut in Lindt’s chocolate shops in Auckland’s Mānawa Bay and Queenstown in October.

    An Exquisite Blend of Flavours

    The Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block is an exquisite blend of a smooth milk chocolate shell filled with a sumptuous concoction of 45 per cent pistachios, nut brittle, and crispy Kadayif pastry. This combination creates a rich and distinctive taste, providing a delightful contrast of flavours and textures.

    Thomas Schnetzler, a master chocolatier at Lindt, described the chocolate as a “true flavour sensation,” highlighting the richness of the pistachio filling and the contrasting crunch of the toasted, shredded pastry.

    The Emergence of the Dubai Chocolate Trend

    The Dubai chocolate trend emerged in 2021, pioneered by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai. The unique mix of flavours and textures quickly gained international recognition and popularity, particularly after influencer Maria Verhera featured it in a tasting video that garnered over 122 million views worldwide.

    Expansion into Supermarkets

    In addition to being available in Lindt’s chocolate shops, the Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block will also be introduced in select supermarkets across New Zealand. This move will allow a broader audience to sample this unique chocolate, further cementing Lindt’s reputation as a leader in innovative chocolate creations.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the ‘Dubai chocolate’ trend?
    The ‘Dubai chocolate’ trend refers to a unique style of chocolate that blends traditional Middle Eastern flavours with classic chocolate. The trend was initiated by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai in 2021.

    What makes up the Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block?
    The Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block consists of a milk chocolate shell filled with a mixture of 45 per cent pistachios, nut brittle, and crispy Kadayif pastry.

    Where can the Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block be purchased in New Zealand?
    The Lindt Dubai Style chocolate block can be purchased in Lindt chocolate shops in Auckland’s Mānawa Bay and Queenstown. It will also be introduced in select supermarkets across the country.

  • Lindt Expands Dubai-styled Chocolate Collection With Two New Middle Eastern-inspired Offerings

    Lindt Expands Dubai-styled Chocolate Collection With Two New Middle Eastern-inspired Offerings

    Lindt, the renowned chocolate maker, has announced its latest additions to the Dubai-styled chocolate collection, introducing two new formats to the market. These new offerings, a nine-piece praline box and a stand-alone chocolate bar, promise to extend the allure of Lindt’s signature blend of Middle Eastern flavors.

    The Middle Eastern Inspired Collection

    Drawing inspiration from aromas and tastes of the Middle East, the Dubai-styled collection includes a combination of crunchy Kadayif and rich pistachio cream. The unique blend has been well-received by consumers since its initial introduction, signifying a positive response and preference for these flavorful Middle Eastern infusions.

    The company explained that the intention behind these new additions is to provide chocolate enthusiasts with more opportunities to enjoy this trending taste. The aim is not only to diversify Lindt’s range but also to offer consumers more ways to experience and appreciate the unique blend.

    Product Availability and Pricing

    The newly launched products are available at retail prices of $26 for the nine-piece praline box and $8 for the 100g chocolate bar. Chocolate lovers can purchase these treats at Lindt chocolate stores across the country as well as online.

    Questions & Answers

    What flavors are incorporated in Lindt’s Dubai-styled chocolate collection?
    The Dubai-styled chocolate collection is inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. It includes a unique blend of crunchy Kadayif and rich pistachio cream.

    What are the new additions to the Lindt’s Dubai-styled chocolate collection?
    The latest additions to the Lindt’s Dubai-styled chocolate collection include a nine-piece praline box and a stand-alone chocolate bar.

    Where can these new Lindt products be purchased?
    The newly introduced Lindt products can be purchased at Lindt chocolate stores nationwide and are also available for purchase online.

  • Sydney to be home for Lindt’s first “premium chocolate” store

    Sydney to be home for Lindt’s first “premium chocolate” store

    Swiss chocolatier Lindt is ramping up its Australia retail expansion with the opening of its latest chocolate boutique in Sydney. Located in Sydney’s Macquarie shopping mall, the new boutique-style shop is filled with Lindt’s complete luxury chocolate range. However, with five stores already operating in the city, the new location is the first of its kind to offer a more “premium chocolate shopping experience”.

    The premium aspect includes an exclusive range featuring a new Gourmet Selection, which comes in seven flavours of premium roasted nuts and fruit coated in Lindt Chocolate.

    Likewise, the new shop offers a selection of specialty-crafted chocolate slabs with gourmet ingredients and a wide variety of Lindt’s signature pralines.

    Inside, Australian shoppers are encouraged to browse from the gift boxes on offer, which vary across three different sizes, before filling each with an assortment of Lindor balls and other Lindt chocolates, creating a quasi ‘Pick and Mix’ concoction, so each purchase can be custom made.

    There is also a Lindt Chocolate Bar, which offers a range of takeaway hot and cold drinks made with pure Lindt chocolate.

    “It is a great addition to our NSW Lindt Chocolate Shop locations and we know the shoppers at Macquarie Centre will enjoy indulging in the exclusive gourmet ranges on offer,” CEO Lindt Australia Stephen Loane told local media.

    The boutique store is surrounded by close to 400 international and national retailers to be shopped at Sydney’s Macquarie Centre, located in Sydney’s northern suburb of North Ryde.

    Lindt’s expansion comes at a time when rival chocolate retailer and café Max Brenner and its Australian arm has filed for bankruptcy.

    Max Brenner Australia, which was started in 1999 and is owned by Tom and Lilly Haikin, appointed voluntary administrators in early October citing rising costs and sluggish retail trade.

    On October 8, administrators McGrathNicol closed 20 of Max Brenner’s 37 stores.

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  • Lindt collaborates with DFS Group for HKIA store concept

    Lindt collaborates with DFS Group for HKIA store concept

    Following the success of TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore, Lindt has opened a shop-in-shop concept with DFS Group at DFS, Hong Kong International Airport.

    The store features the latest Lindt pick and mix in Asia, which for the first time will take the form of an eye-catching wall feature. With clear visibility from across the terminal, the stunning new unit will attract footfall into the shop. The pick and mix concept enables travellers to discover a wide assortment of Lindor chocolate truffles and create their own ideal mix. Eminently suitable for gifting, customers will be able to choose from a range of gift cards to complement their selection and personalise their pick and mix bags. The gift cards are themed to highlight the Hong Kong destination and seasonal events.

    The shop will also feature a bespoke space created for the Lindt Master Chocolatiers where live demonstrations will showcase the Lindt tradition of craftsmanship, artistry and innovation in the later part of 2016.

    Commenting on the partnership, DFS Group’s Senior Vice President Food and Gifts, Thierry Canivet, said, ‘DFS continuously strives to create shopping experiences that surprise and delight our customers and we are proud to partner with Lindt to do just that with the new shop-in-shop at DFS, Hong Kong International Airport. This engaging approach to the food and gifts segment will provide travellers with a lasting memory of their travels and we look forward to what we are confident will be a successful new take on this exciting category.’

    Peter Zehnder, head of the Lindt & Sprüngli global duty free division, said that the Asian market clearly presents the travel retail sector with considerable opportunities, and this new venture was the first of a series of innovative initiatives to capitalise on this potential. ‘We are delighted to have launched our latest shop-in-shop concept in Asia and believe that there is a huge opportunity for Lindt in the region. Our well-known brand of premium chocolate offers a wide range of bestseller products, a continual flow of innovations and strong activations beyond ordinary price-offs to drive category sales.’

  • Lindt Aims to Surpass Godiva’s Chocolate Retail Network by 2020

    Lindt Aims to Surpass Godiva’s Chocolate Retail Network by 2020

    Lindt & Spruengli AG wants to overtake Godiva and become the world’s largest premium chocolate retailer by 2020.

    In pursuit of the goal, Lindt plans to open 20 to 30 shops each year, the Kilchberg, Switzerland-based maker of Lindor balls said in a statement Tuesday as it reported full-year profit growth in line with analysts’ estimates and raised its dividend 10 percent.

    Lindt, which has more than 300 shops, will need to accelerate its expansion plan to beat its larger rival, which runs more than 450 boutiques. The candy maker said it will use its store network to communicate with consumers, seeking prime locations and offering some products they can’t find elsewhere. Lindt added 50 stores last year, including 16 in Brazil, and retail sales rose more than 20 percent, faster than the company’s total sales growth.

    “If we continue with this pace, we’ll get there,” Chief Executive Officer Ernst Tanner said in an interview, adding that Lindt wants a “worldwide presence” while Godiva is “very strong” in certain markets such as North America and Japan.

    First-half organic sales growth will be slightly below the long-term target of 6 percent to 8 percent because of tougher comparisons to the previous year’s first half, Tanner said. Growth will be stronger in the second part of the year, he added. Lindt is not planning big price increases this year, and growth will be driven more by volume, he said.

    The stock fell 1.2 percent to 68,600 francs as of 12:46 p.m. in Zurich.

    Lindt will open its first shop in Moscow this year and add more stores in Brazil, France and the U.K., he also said.

    Earnings before interest and tax rose 9.4 percent to 518.8 million francs ($522 million). Analysts expected 519.6 million francs, according to the average estimate. Sales rose 7.1 percent on an organic basis.

    Lindt became the third-largest chocolate maker in the U.S. when it bought Russell Stover for 1.5 billion francs in 2014. North American sales rose 7.9 percent last year, slowing from 14 percent growth in 2014 as Russell Stover eliminated unprofitable products.

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