Mondelēz International has commissioned a new high-capacity production line for Toblerone at its chocolate manufacturing facility in Bern, Switzerland, a move designed to increase throughput and modernize operations at one of the brand’s primary global production sites.
The new line is part of a roughly CHF 65 million ($84 million) investment aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity while improving efficiency across chocolate, nougat, and packaging operations.
A production upgrade built for scale
For plant operations, the centerpiece of the project is the addition of a fully modernized line capable of producing the brand’s signature triangular chocolate bars at higher volumes. The system integrates multiple stages of the confectionery process—from chocolate handling and nougat preparation to molding, cooling, and packaging—within a more automated production environment.
The upgrade is intended to streamline production flows and increase output to support growing global demand for the premium chocolate brand.
Toblerone’s manufacturing process is particularly specialized due to the product’s distinctive geometry and the inclusion of honey-almond nougat, which requires precise mixing, deposition, and forming steps. The new line is designed to maintain these quality parameters while enabling higher throughput.
Automation and plant modernization
Alongside the new production line, the Bern site received broader upgrades to manufacturing infrastructure, including improvements to internal logistics and plant systems supporting chocolate and nougat processing.
For manufacturers, the project illustrates how confectionery producers are using automation and modernized production systems to balance higher volumes with consistent product quality. Integrating upgraded equipment with improved plant logistics can reduce manual handling, streamline material flow, and support more efficient line operations.
