Lindt Excellence Dark Vanilla

Lindt Excellence is a premium line of dark chocolate chocolates produced by the Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli. The brand has a rich history dating back to 1845, founded in Zurich by David Sprüngli-Schwarz and his son, Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann. The company became 'Lindt & Sprüngli' in 1899 after acquiring the factory and secrets of Rodolphe Lindt, the inventor of the conching process which revolutionized chocolate texture.

While the company remains Swiss-centered with its global headquarters in Kilchberg, Switzerland, its manufacturing is decentralized to meet global demand. Lindt operates production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and the United States. The specific product shown is often sourced for the New Zealand and Australian markets from European facilities, typically in Switzerland or Germany, depending on internal logistics.

Ownership of the brand remains independent through Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, which is a publicly-traded company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. It is not owned by a larger multi-brand food conglomerate, making it one of the few remaining large-scale independent chocolate manufacturers in the world.