Founded in Switzerland in 1908, Toblerone produces about 90% of its product at this site.
Current CEO Stefan Scheiber will be proposed as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in February 2026, succeeding Calvin Grieder.
This marks a significant policy shift, driven by rising inflation and growing openness among Japanese consumers to foreign rice.
The elections, held in April 2025, brought together representatives from over 160 feed factories and multiple flour associations that influence more than 85% of national production.
This latest acquisition follows a March 2025 purchase of 450,000mt at a marginally higher cost of US$268.50/mt.