Läderach: Celebrates Somerset Collection Opening on November 28
Läderach Celebrates Somerset Collection Opening on November 28
NOVEMBER 2025: Swiss premium chocolatier, Läderach, is set to continue its expansion across North America with the opening of its first store in Michigan. Läderach will open at the Somerset Collection on Friday, November 28. The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting and a chocolate giveaway for the first 200 customers. This opening follows a string of successful launches across North America, including the recent openings in Vancouver at CF Richmond Centre and the first Seattle locations at Bellevue Square and Westfield Southcenter. Each reinforcing Läderach’s position as a leader in premium, fresh chocolate.
This store opening is part of Läderach’s continued growth in North America, which includes over 10 new locations in 2025 reinforcing its commitment to making its fresh, artisan Swiss chocolate more accessible to chocolate lovers across the country. “We are thrilled to expand our presence of fresh Swiss chocolate in such an iconic shopping destination,” said Warren Dunkelberger, President of Läderach North America.
Läderach’s handcrafted chocolates are known for their uncompromising quality, using the finest ingredients sourced directly from Swiss suppliers and a dedication to freshness. Signature products, including its iconic FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate), pralines, and truffles, have established the brand as a favorite for chocolate connoisseurs worldwide.
The new Somerset Collection location will showcase Läderach’s full assortment of handcrafted chocolates within a refined, immersive retail setting. At the heart of the experience is the signature FrischSchoggi™ counter. Featuring artisanal slabs of fresh chocolate, from which customers may select their favorite combinations as our chocolatiers expertly break off pieces to be purchased by weight. Additional offerings include single-origin tablet bars, seasonal assortments, and a rotation of exclusive new creations including the best-selling milk chocolate Dubai. All crafted in Switzerland to the highest standards of quality and freshness.
With a growing North America customer base and a global reputation for excellence, Läderach is poised for further growth in the market, with the new stores another milestone in Läderach’s mission to deliver high-quality, fresh Swiss chocolate and bring joy to everyday moments in life. Operating since 1962 and with the reigning World Chocolate Master at its helm, Läderach is the largest chocolate retailer in Switzerland with 230 chocolatiers across 25 countries worldwide and online. Renowned for creating some of the freshest, high quality artisanal chocolates in the world, Läderach’s responsibly sourced chocolate comes directly from Switzerland and is made bean-to-bar in-house, finished by hand, and brought directly to its stores worldwide.
For more information on Läderach’s North America expansion or to stay updated on upcoming store openings, www.laderach.com or follow us on social media.
About Läderach:
Läderach the Swiss chocolate manufacturer stands for three core values: freshness, artisanal skills, and Swissness. Founded in 1962, the family company employs over 2,500 people from more than 80 countries across the Group, which is headquartered in the Swiss canton of Glarus. Läderach oversees the entire production process from the cocoa bean to the store counter and manufactures its chocolate exclusively in Switzerland. This makes them one of just a few premium producers to guarantee sustainable quality from the cocoa bean to the chocolate product. The artisanally crafted chocolate creations are sold at 200 chocolateries with sales locations in 21 countries, as well as via franchise partners in the Middle East and Asia. Chocolate lovers can also order the specialties from Switzerland in Läderach’s online shop (www.laderach.com).
Media Contact:
Megan Townsend
Laderach North America Marketing
Megan.Townsend@laderach.com
832-788-2234