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Elias Läderach from Läderach – chocolatier suisse wins the World Chocolate Masters 2018 and secures first place in four out of seven categories.

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Elias Läderach is the first swiss contestant to winthe World Chocolate Masters!

Elias Läderach wins the World Chocolate Masters in Paris: the renowned world championship for the world’s 20 top chocolatiers. Apart from winning the whole tournament, Elias Läderach achieved first place in four out of seven categories: Chocolate Showpiece, Chocolate Snack to go, Chocolate Design and Chocolate Bonbon. His innovative interpretations of the Futropolis theme and his meticulously hand-crafted creations delighted the jury thanks to their perfect blend of a refined yet simple texture, intense taste and sustainability – both in the concept and in the recipe itself.

In the year 2025, one-half of the world’s population will live in megacities with 10 million inhabitants or more.

In these cities, gastronomy will meet art and design, and sustainability will be a key issue. How will these

places influence the taste experiences of the future? What will the next generation of chocolate and pastry

creations look like? In accordance with the theme of this year’s World Chocolate Masters – Futropolis – par-

ticipants were challenged to find answers to these questions. Elias Läderach, a member of the historic Läder-

ach family of Swiss chocolatiers and representative of Switzerland in this competition, also puzzled over these

questions and, as a result, was inspired to reach new creative heights. These works of art, which he created

live at the World Chocolate Masters with a great deal of care and skill, are his answers to the questions of the

future and are not only a delight for the senses, but also set new standards in terms of sustainability. Läderach

demonstrates its dedication to sustainability every day: all employees and partners along the value chain are

part of the chocolate family, and are all committed to thinking and acting in ways that will help protect future

generations. The preparations for this year’s World Chocolate Masters lasted a full year. Elias Läderach spent

this time playing around with his recipes and perfecting the aesthetics. In this way, he embodies the philoso-

phy of Läderach – the chocolate family, which stands for innovation, artisanal skills and creativity.

The future of chocolate enjoyment

These are the creations that Elias Läderach reproduced live at the World Chocolate Masters and that he used

to impress the expert jury: The Chocolate Travel Cake – a seductive, crunchy chocolate roll. A large chocolate

masterpiece that explores the theme of Futropolis as a harmonious evolution. Using an extraordinary range

of traditional, modern and unique chocolate techniques, Elias Läderach reveals how diverse, beautiful and

delicate his creation is. The Or Noir Tablet – a symbiosis between a unique, highly flavoursome couverture and

a modern, exotic fruit caramel. Snack to go – a delicious snack comprised of three parts that comes in a one-

of-a-kind, convenient and biodegradable wrapper that is perfectly suited to the needs of the urban population

of tomorrow. The Moulded chocolate bonbon – an exclusive praline that combines a classic milk and dark

chocolate ganache with a modern mandarin-lemongrass coulis on a crunchy base. The Fresh Patisserie, which

is made of the best quality market-fresh ingredients. With its colours and shapes, this dessert creation ap-

pears simple and almost futuristic, but at the same time delightfully natural. And, last but not least, Chocolate

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Design, a three-dimensional painting made of chocolate that features not only brilliant artistry, but also sends a

clear message. A chocolate pièce de résistance that epitomises both the power of art and Elias Läderach’s passion

for chocolate.

Elias Läderach – the third generation of the Läderach family of chocolatiers

Elias Läderach, whose grandfather Rudolf Läderach founded the company, represents the third generation of the

family. The talented confectioner, who is the member of the chocolate family responsible for innovation and pro-

duction, is upholding his family’s tradition with enthusiasm and dedication. Thanks to his creativity and his passion

for the art of chocolate-making, he is able to continually develop new products that never fail to delight chocolate

lovers. In September 2017, Elias Läderach won the title of Swiss Chocolate Master, and therefore has the honour of

representing Switzerland at the World Chocolate Masters 2018 in Paris.

A huge honor for Swiss chocolate culture

His passion, creativity and artisanal care have allowed Elias Läderach to win the World Chocolate Masters.

The entire chocolate family would like to warmly congratulate Elias on his victory, and is looking forward to the

exquisite chocolate works of art that he will create in the future!

You can find more information on the Swiss win at the World Chocolate Masters at

masters.laderach.com

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Läderach – the chocolate family

Läderach – the chocolate family has stood for top-quality handcrafted Swiss chocolate and confectionery speciali-

ties since 1962. The family company has more than 800 employees and is headquartered in the canton of Glarus

in Switzerland. Since September 2012, Läderach has been producing its own chocolate mass. This means that

they are one of the few premium producers that can guarantee sustainable quality from the cocoa bean to the end

product.

Along with their production facilities in Switzerland, the company also has a production facility in Germany. Their

artisanal premium products are currently sold in around 65 Läderach chocolateries in Switzerland and Germany

as well as through sales partners in the Middle East and Asia. The finished and semi-finished products are in high

demand from specialist customers in high-level hotels and restaurants around the world.

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Elias Läderach wins the World Chocolate Masters in Paris!

Elias Läderach wins the World Chocolate Masters in Paris: the renowned world championship for the world’s 20 top chocolatiers. Apart from winning the whole tournament, Elias Läderach achieved first place in four out of seven categories: Chocolate Showpiece, Chocolate Snack to go, Chocolate Design and Chocolate Bonbon. His innovative interpretations of the Futropolis theme and his meticulously hand-crafted creations delighted the jury thanks to their perfect blend of a refined yet simple texture, intense taste and sustainability – both in the concept and in the recipe itself.

Elias Läderach represents the third generation in the family company, and is responsible for innovation and

production at Läderach – chocolatier suisse. The extremely talented confectioner prepared for the World

Chocolate Masters for a full year, playing around with his recipes and perfecting the aesthetics of the choco-

late works of art that he would need to recreate live during the competition. The results were innovative,

perfectly crafted and creative answers to the question of how chocolate enjoyment can be celebrated in the

future while taking issues of sustainability into account.

You can find more information on the Swiss win at the World Chocolate Masters at

masters.laderach.com

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Elias Läderach (born in 1988) completed his professional training as a confectioner in Switzerland in 2006. After-

wards, he worked for well-known confectioners in western Switzerland and in product development at Läderach.

In 2016, he completed a degree in business administration, which he earned while also continuing to work as a

confectioner. Elias is known for his creativity. He has continually showcased his exceptional talent at a variety

of confectionery competitions. He enjoyed his first major success in 2008 at the World Pastry Team Champion-

ship in Nashville, Tennessee, where he won the bronze medal as part of the Swiss team. In September 2017, Elias

Läderach demonstrated his abilities at the Swiss qualifying for the World Chocolate Masters, earning the title of

Swiss Chocolate Master 2017. He impressed the jury with his attention to detail and his unbelievably delicious

creations. He then went on to represent Switzerland and win the 2018 world finals in Paris.

Elias Läderach has been a member of the Board of Management of Läderach (Schweiz) AG since March 2018,

and is the head of the Innovation and Production departments. He is married and has two children.

Facts and figures at a glance

Date of birth 27 February 1988

Place of residence Tuggen SZ

Nationality Swiss

Marital status Married, two children

2018 Wins the World Chocolate Masters in Paris

2017 Wins the Swiss Chocolate Masters (qualifying round for the World Chocolate Masters)

2008 Wins bronze medal as a member of the Swiss team at the World Pastry Team Championship

Curriculum Vitae Elias Läderach

Elias LäderachHead of Innovation and Production at Läderach (Schweiz) AGSwiss Chocolate Master 2017

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Facts and figures

Läderach milestones

1962 – Chocolatier Rudolf Läderach Junior founds Confiseur Läderach AG in Ennenda, in the canton of Glarus

1970 – Rudolf Läderach Junior invents and patents the revolutionary process for the production of thin-walled

hollow truffle shells, which greatly simplified professional truffle manufacturing while simultaneously

improving the product quality

1981 – Confiseur Läderach GmbH & Co KG is founded in Germany and the first exclusive Läderach shop opens

in Glarus. First exports abroad

1994 – Rudolf Läderach Junior hands over the company to his son, Jürg Läderach

2004 – Purchase of Merkur Confiserien AG in Switzerland

2008 – New brand identity: “Läderach – chocolatier suisse” appears in Merkur chocolateries

2012 – Läderach opens its own chocolate factory in Bilten, allowing the company to control its entire production

and value chains from the cocoa bean all the way to the end product

2014 – Läderach successfully converts all Merkur shops to Läderach chocolateries

2018 – Johannes Läderach takes over the management of the company from Jürg Läderach, making him

the third generation to do so; Elias Läderach joins the Board of Management

Läderach at a glance

Owner Jürg Läderach, second generation

CEO Johannes Läderach, third generation

Employees Approx. 800 in the entire Group, making Läderach the largest artisanal chocolatier in Switzerland

Founded 1962 in Glarus, Switzerland

Product range More than 80 different pralines and truffles, dozens of confectionery specialities, airy Mini Mousses,

more than 22 varieties of “FrischSchoggi” and a large selection of seasonal creations

Production Three production sites: two in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland, one in Dillenburg, Germany; Läderach

makes its own couverture in Switzerland, controlling the entire value chain from the cocoa bean to the

shop counter

Chocolateries More than 60 chocolateries around the world

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Photos of the chocolates and products from the competition

Chocolate Showpiece – Elias Läderach interprets “Futropolis” as a harmonious evolution.

Chocolate Bonbon – classic milk and dark chocolate ganache is combined with a modern mandarin-lemongrass coulis on a crunchy base.

Fresh Pâtisserie – with its colours and shapes, this dessert creation appears simple and almost futuristic, but at the same time delightfully natural.

Chocolate Travel Cake – an almond hazelnut dough with a hint of cocoa is combined with a delicious trio of cara-mel, citrus fruits and fleur de sel.

OrNoir Tablet – a symbiosis between a unique, highly flavoursome couverture and a modern, exotic fruit caramel.

Chocolate Design – the three-dimensional painting is a true pièce de résistance.

Chocolate Snack to go –the three-part snack comes in a unique, convenient, biodegradable wrapper.

Crunchy Snack – crunchy baked and lightly spiced almond and cereal tuilles, topped with cacao nibs.

Cold Dessert – a fresh chocolate yuzu dessert, combined with superfood bis-cuits made of wheatgrass.

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Photos of the competition

Chocolate Travel Cake - Elias Läderach works on the Chocolate Travel Cake – a seductive, crunchy chocolate roll.

Chocolate Showpiece - Elias Läderach takes first place in the Chocolate Show-piece category at the World Chocolate Masters!

Craftsmanship - The chocolate show-piece requires skilled craftsmanship and great precision.

Competition - A typical competition scene: surrounded by cameras and experts, Elias Läderach nonetheless manages to maintain full concentration.

Crunchy Snack – crunchy baked and lightly spiced almond and cereal tuilles, topped with cacao nibs.

Care – Patience and care are crucial for the master chocolatier.

Fresh Pâtisserie – The Fresh Pâtisserie is made of the best quality market-fresh ingredients.

Precision – Every movement must be spot on – even when the clock is ticking.

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Läderach (Schweiz) AG, Bleiche 14, 8755 Ennenda

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