KADI

Leading Swiss producer of premium frozen foods.

KADI IN PROFILE

KADI AG, based in Langenthal, is the leading Swiss producer of premium frozen foods and a recognized specialist in fries, potato specialties and spring rolls. Since its foundation in 1951, KADI has grown to around 190 employees who produce some 270 products. These are used every day in more than 12,000 restaurants across Switzerland and are also sold through Swiss retail. With a strong capacity for innovation, consistently high product quality and long-standing customer relationships, KADI has established itself as one of the few independent players in the Swiss food industry. For 30 years, KADI has also hosted the “Goldener Koch”, the most prestigious culinary competition in Switzerland.

HOW INVISION PLAYS ITS PART

INVISION has acquired a majority stake in KADI AG together with the management team and the co-investors LGT Capital Partners and SAGA Private Equity. The management team led by CEO Yvonne Richard remains in place and is also investing in the company. Christof Lehmann, former CEO of KADI AG, takes over as Chairman of the Board.

INVISION and KADI are linked by a long-standing and successful partnership: KADI was already part of the INVISION portfolio from 2018 to 2024 and made a significant contribution to building the IDAK Food Group during that time.

The common goal is to continue KADI’s successful growth course – driven by the company’s own innovative strength and by the targeted acquisition of complementary food companies and brands.

KADI enjoys a unique position in the Swiss market and has great potential for further development. As Chairman of the Board, I look forward to supporting the company and Yvonne Richard's team through the next phase of growth and to contributing my experience along the way.