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Läderach CEO says gay people enrich the Swiss chocolate company
Johannes Läderach said gay people enrich his company, the Swiss chocolate maker Läderach.
He made the comment during a live interview at the company’s factory in Bilten, Switzerland.
Läderach leads the family business in its third generation and discussed its growth strategy, rising prices and US tariffs.
The interview also covered the family’s Christian faith and criticism directed at his father.
Läderach said the company had stopped making donations to organisations after the generational change.
He said respect for people and nature is non-negotiable at the company, which has employees from many cultures.
Läderach CEO Johannes Läderach said gay people enrich the Swiss chocolate company.
He made the comment in a live interview with 20 Minuten editor-in-chief Désirée Pomper.
The interview took place at the company’s chocolate factory in Bilten, Switzerland.
Läderach also discussed the company’s growth, workplace values and his views on faith and business.
- Who
- Johannes Läderach, CEO of the family-run chocolate company Läderach.
- What
- He said gay people enrich the company.
- When
- 20 Minuten published the interview on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- At Läderach’s chocolate factory in Bilten, Switzerland.
- Why
- He was answering questions in a live talk with 20 Minuten’s editor-in-chief and community members.
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- CEO
- Johannes Läderach
- Company
- Läderach
- Interview location
- Bilten, Switzerland
- Interview outlet
- 20 Minuten
- Publication date
- October 28, 2026
What people are saying
We have extremely many different cultures, which are very different in India or the Middle East. It is incredibly interesting to discuss this with the employees. What is non-negotiable is respect for people and nature.
It is important to give freedom.