The Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Spruengli Group has decided to withdraw from the Russian market. This is reported on website companies.
“The Lindt & Sprüngli group of companies has decided to leave the Russian market. We will support our employees in Russia and act in accordance with local laws.
The company with 175 years of history produces premium chocolate at 12 factories in Europe and the USA. In Russia, she had nine of her own stores, elite products might be bought in various retail chains.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation reacted to the decision of the Swiss company, noting that it occupies an insignificant share of the national market in the high price segment, writes “Interfax».
“At the same time, many domestic companies produce premium chocolate that is not inferior to foreign brands in terms of taste and quality. Thus, the departure of an individual foreign manufacturer will not lead to a reduction in the range and will enable Russian brands to occupy the vacant niche, ”the department believes.
