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Lindt chocolate company aims to promote diversity through white advertising

White, whiter, Lindt? The chocolate giant wants to become more diverse – the pent-up demand is enormous

The Swiss chocolate manufacturer relies almost exclusively on white actors and ambassadors in advertising with its “Maîtres Chocolatiers”, as the company admits. A US marketing expert classifies – and warns.

Ernst Tanner (right) at a press event in 2011: under his aegis, Lindt became a successful global corporation. But when it comes to diversity, the company falls short in advertising and on the executive committees.

Image: Valeriano Di Domenico/Freshfocus

Diversity and inclusion are very important issues. This was emphasized by Lindt boss Adalbert Lechner last week when the annual figures were presented. And: There is still a lot to do, said the Austrian. So it’s time to take a closer look at the diversity of the largest Swiss chocolate brand.

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