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Barry Callebaut strengthens commitment to transparency with 100% certified or verified cocoa and ingredients target by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer, has announced a set of refined sustainability targets for its Forever Chocolate plan. The company aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm, with targets to achieve by 2030 … Read the full press release

Nestle establishes Institute of Agricultural Sciences to promote sustainable food systems

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has opened an Institute of Agricultural Sciences to advance sustainable food systems and develop science-based solutions in agriculture. The institute is dedicated to screening and developing solutions in key focus areas, such as plant science, agricultural systems, … Read the full press release

Petaling Jaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia becomes hub for Barry Callebaut’s finance and corporate services in Asia Pacific

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced it has officially opened its new Asia Pacific Business Excellence Center (APAC BEC) in Petaling Jaya, a suburb of Kuala … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group releases its 6th Forever Chocolate Progress Report highlighting its progress towards making sustainable chocolate the norm

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 1-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the release of its 6th Forever Chocolate Progress Report highlighting the company’s progress towards making sustainable chocolate the norm. According … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut strengthens its management teams in the Asia Pacific region

Food industry veteran Ciptadi Sukono joins Barry Callebaut as the new Managing Director for Indonesia Dhruv Bhatia takes over the role of Managing Director in Japan (PRESS RELEASE) JAKARTA, Indonesia/ TOKYO, Japan, 18-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: … Read the full press release

#one BC – Diverse People, Sustainable Growth: Barry Callebaut launches Diversity & Inclusion strategy

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 21-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the world’s largest cocoa processors and chocolate manufacturers Barry Callebaut announces the launch of its Diversity & Inclusion strategy as part of its intention to keep growing in new geographies, new … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut to supply another 7,000 tonnes of compound chocolate per year to Garudafood’s biscuit factory in Rancaekek, Indonesia

Expanding its footprint in the world’s 4th most populous country: Garudafood and Barry Callebaut signed a long-term agreement for the supply of an additional 7,000 tonnes of compound chocolate per year Barry Callebaut will build a “plant in the plant” … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut reports total sales volume increased by 15.8% to 1,288,365 tonnes at the close of the first 9 months of fiscal year 2013/14

Strong sales volume growth: +15.8% driven by acquired cocoa business; +2.4% stand-alone1, in line with global chocolate market2 Strategic investments paying-off: Volume growth in emerging markets +63.0% (+18.2% stand-alone) and Gourmet +6.9% Integration of cocoa business on target Mid-term financial … Read the full press release

High-quality cocoa and chocolate producer Barry Callebaut opened its first Cocoa Center of Excellence in Côte d’Ivoire

Center in Pacobo, Côte d’Ivoire, to offer advanced farmer training programs starting July 2013  Integrated “showcase farm” designed to demonstrate optimal farm management practices including advanced techniques to increase cocoa crop yields and quality Training curriculum includes focus on intercropping … Read the full press release

NYSE Euronext acquisition by InterContinental Exchange cleared under the EU Merger Regulation

Brussels, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of NYSE Euronext (“NYX”) by the InterContinental Exchange (“ICE”). NYX and ICE operate exchanges providing trading and clearing services, particularly in the field of … Read the full press release

EC cleared the acquisition of Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods by Barry Callebaut

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods Limited of Singapore by Barry Callebaut AG of Switzerland. The Commission’s investigation confirmed in particular … Read the full press release