What Camille Bloch does

Camille Bloch (legal entity: Chocolats Camille Bloch SA) is a privately held, third-generation Swiss family chocolate manufacturer founded in 1929 in Bern and headquartered in Courtelary in the Bernese Jura. The company produces approximately 3,500 tonnes of chocolate annually at a single integrated production facility opened in October 2017 under the AUTHENTI-CITÉ project, with nearly 20% of volume exported. Core technology spans traditional Swiss chocolate processes — roasting, grinding, conching, mixing, rolling, and forming (casting for Ragusa, extruding for Torino) — supported by a fully traceable cocoa supply chain sourced exclusively from Peru (with traceability to individual farmers) and Turkish hazelnuts carrying ethics certification. The product range centers on two iconic brands: Ragusa (a praline-hazelnut chocolate bar created in 1942, now sold in Classique, Blond, Noir, and Incorrigible variants) and Torino (a filled bar/stick chocolate launched in 1948, with milk and dark variants). A newer innovation, Ragusa So Nuts (whole hazelnuts coated in Ragusa chocolate with 30% less sugar), was launched in 2025. Additional lines include chocolate liqueurs, kosher-certified products, and customizable B2B SKUs. From 2021 the company has also been planting hazelnuts in Georgia to progressively reduce dependence on imported nuts.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales are conducted through the Swiss webshop (shop.camillebloch.ch), a French webshop (boutique.camillebloch.fr), and the physical visitor center shop in Courtelary. B2B corporate sales — including customized products, end-of-year gifts, jubilee merchandise, trade-show promotional items, and gastronomy supply — are handled by an internal sales team with a 100 kg minimum order per product. International distribution reaches approximately 80 countries via a network of third-party distributors. The visitor center ('La Chocolaterie zum Erleben') generates ancillary revenue through discovery-world tours, themed workshops, escape games, and bistro/conference rentals, priced 9-82 CHF per person. Customer segments span individual Swiss and international consumers (B2C), Swiss corporate clients seeking personalized gifts (B2B), and the hospitality/gastronomy sector. The company is 100% family-controlled with no external investors, currently led in its third generation by Daniel Bloch (CEO since 1997 and Board President since 2005); named other leaders include René Meier (Head of Procurement), Jessica Herschkowitz (Head of Corporate Communications), and Domenico Larizza (Business Customer Contact). Certifications include gluten-free compliance under Swiss foodstuffs law and kosher certification for select SKUs, alongside membership in the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa since January 2018.

Name

Camille Bloch

Legal name

Chocolats Camille Bloch SA

Website

https://camillebloch.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Camille Bloch is a third-generation Swiss family chocolate manufacturer founded in 1929, producing Ragusa and Torino chocolates plus liqueurs from its Courtelary facility, serving consumers, corporate clients, and the gastronomy sector across approximately 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Swiss Chocolate Confectionery

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135), Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Chocolate & Chocolate Confectionery (CRADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chocolate & Candy Snacks Manufacturing (AFAKAIAM)

Keywords

• Swiss chocolate manufacturing
• Praline filled chocolate
• Corporate gift customization
• Chocolate factory tours
• Premium confectionery production

Headquarters

HQ city

Courtelary

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Chocolate product sales (B2C): Direct consumer sales of Ragusa, Torino, liqueur chocolates, and So Nuts through company webshop and visitor center shop. Products include various formats (50g bars, 100g, 500g boxes) and special editions. Switzerland-only delivery from main webshop.
2. Corporate B2B personalized products: Customized corporate gifts, end-of-year gifts, jubilee products, fair promotional items with company branding. Minimum 100kg order per product. Services include consultation, design, printing (1-4 colors), and delivery in Switzerland.
3. Visitor center experiences: Discovery world tours, chocolate workshops (Choco, KickRagusa, Macarons, Ragusa, Torino), escape games, and conference area rentals. Ticket prices range from 9-82 CHF per person depending on experience.
4. Gastronomy supply: Supply of Ragusa and Torino chocolates to restaurants, cafes, and hotels for hospitality use. Both standard and personalized formats available.
5. International export: Export to approximately 80 countries through international distributor network. France served through dedicated webshop boutique.camillebloch.fr.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Camille Bloch manufactures and sells Swiss premium chocolate products under the Ragusa and Torino brands, including praline-filled bars, filled tablet chocolates, liqueur chocolates, and the Ragusa So Nuts snack range. The company also operates a visitor center in Courtelary offering discovery tours, chocolate-making workshops, and escape games, and provides B2B customization services for corporate gifts and gastronomy clients with a 100 kg minimum order quantity.

Product overview

Camille Bloch (Chocolats Camille Bloch SA) is a third-generation Swiss family chocolate company founded in 1929, based in Courtelary, Switzerland. The company produces approximately 3,500 tonnes of chocolate annually, with nearly 20% exported internationally. Their core product portfolio centers on two iconic chocolate brands: Ragusa (launched 1942) featuring praline filling with crunchy hazelnuts, available in Classique, Blond, Noir, and Incorrigible variants; and Torino (launched 1948) available in milk and dark chocolate formats. The company also offers liqueur chocolates, Kosher-certified products, and newer innovations like Ragusa So Nuts (30% less sugar snack). Beyond products, Camille Bloch operates a visitor center offering discovery experiences, workshops, escape games, and bistro services. They provide B2B customization services for corporate clients seeking personalized chocolates for events, end-of-year gifts, jubilees, fairs, and gastronomy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ragusa: Iconic praline chocolate bar with hazelnut filling, flagship brand since 1942
• Torino
• Ragusa So Nuts
• So Nuts
• Incorrigible

Products and services

• Ragusa chocolate bar Iconic Swiss praline-filled chocolate bar with hazelnuts, available in Classique, Blond, Noir, and Incorrigible variants. Targeted at individual consumers and the consumer retail market.
• Torino chocolate bar Filled chocolate tablet and stick range available in milk (Lait) and dark (Noir) variants. Targeted at individual consumers through retail, webshops, and hospitality/gastronomy supply.
• Ragusa So Nuts snack Snack product featuring whole hazelnuts coated in Ragusa chocolate, with 30% less sugar than the classic 50g bar. Targeted at individual consumers seeking a lighter snack format.
• Liqueur chocolates and liqueurs Chocolate liqueurs and liqueur chocolates produced with Swiss and European ingredients of best quality. Targeted at consumers seeking premium specialty chocolate products.
• Kosher-certified chocolate range Kosher-certified chocolate products covering part of the Camille Bloch assortment. Targeted at consumers requiring kosher-compliant confectionery.
• Customized corporate chocolate products B2B customization service allowing companies to brand Ragusa and Torino chocolates with their own logos and messaging for corporate gifts, end-of-year gifts, jubilees, trade fairs, and gastronomy. Includes consultation, design, 1-4 color printing, and Switzerland delivery, with a 100 kg minimum order per product, 2-10 week lead time, 6-12 month shelf life, and 30 days net payment terms.
• Visitor center experiences and workshops Immersive visitor center at Courtelary combining discovery world admission (15 CHF adult), hands-on chocolate workshops (27-82 CHF per person), escape game experiences (99 CHF for up to 4 persons), bistro and brunch service, conference area rentals, and childrens birthday party packages. Targeted at families, friend groups, corporate groups, and tourists.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~3,500 tonnes annual production with nearly 20% exported
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (Plateforme suisse du cacao durable)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Chocolats Camille Bloch SA has been a member since January 2018. The platform's objective is to strengthen sustainable management in cocoa production and valorization chain.
• Peruvian cocoa supplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sourcing of cocoa from Peru with partners committed to sustainable farming practices. Cocoa is traced back to individual farmers. Experts visit cultivation areas to verify conditions.
• Turkish hazelnut suppliers with ethics certificationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHazelnuts sourced from Turkey (producing 70% of world hazelnut consumption) from suppliers with ethics certification regarding labor and cultivation conditions.
• US almond suppliers with ethics certificationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlmonds sourced from USA from producers with ethics certification covering labor and cultivation conditions.
• Georgia hazelnut cultivation projectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2021, company has been planting hazelnut trees in Georgia using innovative methods for sustainable cultivation to eventually supply own hazelnut needs.
• Förderverein Green logisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany is a member supporting green logistics initiatives as part of sustainability commitment.
• Regional wood chip heating supplierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Bernese Jura supplier for wood chip heating system at Courtelary production facility as part of sustainable energy usage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lindt & Sprüngli: Global premium Swiss chocolate manufacturer (Lindt, Ghirardelli, Caffarel). Operates at vastly greater scale than Camille Bloch and competes directly for premium Swiss chocolate shelf and gifting occasions, but with a much broader brand portfolio.
• Ferrero: Italian global confectionery player behind Ferrero Rocher, Mon Chéri, and Kinder. Closely comparable in filled/praline chocolate format innovation and is one of the largest competitors for premium filled chocolate positions similar to Ragusa.
• Mondelēz International: Global snacks and confectionery major (Cadbury, Toblerone, Milka). Competes in Swiss-style chocolate (Toblerone originates from Bern) and dominates retail distribution that Camille Bloch depends on for international scale.
• Nestlé: Swiss-headquartered global F&B giant with a large confectionery business (KitKat, Smarties, Cailler). Sets the competitive baseline for Swiss chocolate at global retail and has a domestic premium brand (Cailler) that overlaps Camille Bloch's positioning.
• Barry Callebaut: World's largest B2B chocolate manufacturer, also producing consumer brands. Relevant for sourcing dynamics and competitive benchmark on production scale and cocoa procurement that Camille Bloch also engages in.
• Hershey: Major North American confectionery company. Comparable as a scale chocolate manufacturer with branded portfolio, though primarily U.S.-centric; relevant for international expansion benchmarks.

Direct peers

• Max Felchlin: Swiss premium chocolate manufacturer specializing in couvertures and finished chocolate for B2B pastry and confectionery customers. Closely comparable as a mid-sized, Swiss-made, premium chocolate producer with similar quality positioning.
• Maestrani: Swiss family-owned chocolate maker (Munz, Minor, Maestrani brands). Highly comparable in business model: family-owned Swiss chocolate manufacturer with similar scale, domestic heritage positioning, and multi-brand confectionery portfolio.
• Villars: Swiss chocolate manufacturer with strong domestic heritage, producing tablets, pralines, and filled bars. Comparable as a mid-sized Swiss chocolate manufacturer focused on the same premium domestic and export channels.

Regional players

• Chocolat Frey: Swiss chocolate brand owned by Migros, producing domestic-market mass and premium chocolate. Comparable as a Swiss chocolate manufacturer competing for the same domestic retail and consumer occasions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWDoWU1ukMQQ8b6r5IMXVqQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/chocolatscb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chocolats-camille-bloch-sa
• Instagraminstagram.com/chocolats_camillebloch
• Xx.com/chocolats_cb

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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