HEIDI STORY
Over 25 years ago a famous and passionate Swiss Chocolatier founded HEIDI by passing on the secret art of creating chocolate. The name of the company was inspired by the little girl of Johanna Spyri’s story, who always saw the bright side of life. Today, HEIDI remains the chocolate that inspires with visibly delicious combinations and a strong positive message.
1994
The HEIDI Journey starts. A passionate Swiss chocolatier founds the HEIDI Chocolate Atelier.
The HEIDI Journey starts. A passionate Swiss chocolatier founds the HEIDI Chocolate Atelier.
1996
HEIDI instantly wins the hearts of chocolate lovers with the first chocolate tablets.
HEIDI instantly wins the hearts of chocolate lovers with the first chocolate tablets.
1997
Santa brings the first hand-crafted HEIDI Christmas chocolate figurines
Santa brings the first hand-crafted HEIDI Christmas chocolate figurines
1998
New compositions of high-quality chocolate, fillings and unique ingredients make HEIDI pralines a consumer favourite.
New compositions of high-quality chocolate, fillings and unique ingredients make HEIDI pralines a consumer favourite.
2002
HEIDI introduces a bestseller - a thin&smooth recipe of rich dark 85%.
HEIDI introduces a bestseller - a thin&smooth recipe of rich dark 85%.
2008
HEIDI Journey continues by creating happy moments for people in over 10 countries.
HEIDI Journey continues by creating happy moments for people in over 10 countries.
2013
HEIDI becomes a member of KEX Conferctionery Group and grows with the acquision of Austrian confectionery producer Niemetz.
HEIDI becomes a member of KEX Conferctionery Group and grows with the acquision of Austrian confectionery producer Niemetz.
2017
HEIDI continues to grow. Schwermer Dietrich Stiehl, a renowned German pralinen-meister established in 1894, becomes a member of the HEIDI family.
HEIDI continues to grow. Schwermer Dietrich Stiehl, a renowned German pralinen-meister established in 1894, becomes a member of the HEIDI family.
2018
HEIDI chocolate reaches over 50 countries and new opportunities arrive with a new member – Schonenberger, a Swiss manufacturer of bio and high-quality chocolate compositions.
HEIDI chocolate reaches over 50 countries and new opportunities arrive with a new member – Schonenberger, a Swiss manufacturer of bio and high-quality chocolate compositions.
2019
HEIDI celebrates its 25 years anniversary and launches a new design.
HEIDI celebrates its 25 years anniversary and launches a new design.
HEIDI VALUES
We believe in... The inspiring wisdom of nature, The wondrous taste of natural ingredients, The passion and dedication of craftsmanship, The unexpected paths of curiosity, And the absolute beauty of staying positive!