Company | About us

What we stand for

Our decades of experience, combined with our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, lay the foundation for globally successful products. Exceptional quality standards, efficient processes, and respectful collaboration make us a partner of choice for retailers everywhere. With an unwavering focus on the needs of our customers, we continuously improve our products and believe in long-term, trust-based partnerships. As a company with a long tradition of family ownership, we are dedicated to responsible and independent action—with the aim of generating sustainable growth.

Ludwig Schokolade at a glance

One of the largest chocolate and confectionery manufacturers in Europe

Part of the resilient KRÜGER GROUP structure

Four state-of-the-art production sites in Europe

Three business divisions: brands, private labels, co-manufacturing

Own sales branches in England, Benelux, France, Austria, Australia, and the USA

Export to over 80 countries worldwide

Our milestones

Ludwig Schokolade has constantly evolved, from our founding until today. Important milestones mark our journey from a traditional manufacturer to an internationally successful confectionery company.

1857 1903
 1934
 1962
 1966
 1986
 1998
 2010
 Trumpf is founded FRITT is introduced Edle Tropfen in Nuss is
introduced Integration into the
KRÜGER GROUP
 First chocolate factory
in Süsterfeld
 Schogetten
is introduced
 Rebranding as
Ludwig Schokolade GmbH & Co. KG Acquisition of
Fuchs & Hoffmann
Kakaoprodukte GmbH

1857 1903
 1934
 1962
 1966
 1986
 1998
 2010
 Trumpf is founded FRITT is introduced Edle Tropfen in Nuss
is introduced Integration into the
KRÜGER GROUP
 First chocolate factory
in Süsterfeld
 Schogetten is introduced
 Rebranding as
Ludwig
Schokolade
GmbH & Co. KG Acquisition of
Fuchs & Hoffmann
Kakaoprodukte GmbH