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Barry Callebaut’s Sweet Success: One Year of Chocolate Manufacturing in Casablanca, Morocco

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, a prominent chocolate manufacturer, has celebrated the one-year anniversary of its chocolate and compound factory in Casablanca, Morocco. The factory, established in partnership with Attelli SARL, has become a hub for manufacturing excellence and innovation in … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Appoints Amr Arafa as Chief Digital Officer to Drive Tech-Enabled Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, a leading cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer, has appointed Amr Arafa as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to spearhead the company’s commitment to becoming an agile and tech-enabled organization. In this newly created role, Arafa will … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut to Deliver Chocolate Innovations for Unilever’s Ice Cream Portfolio in Extended Supply Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Unilever and Barry Callebaut have extended their strategic supply agreement for cocoa and chocolate. Barry Callebaut will continue delivering chocolate innovations for Unilever’s ice cream products, driving long-term growth. The partnership also focuses on supporting Unilever in achieving … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut joins the Sustainable Coconut Partnership to promote responsible production

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, a leading chocolate manufacturer, has announced its participation as a founding member of the Sustainable Coconut Partnership, an industry platform aimed at promoting responsible coconut production and market transformation at scale. The Sustainable Coconut Partnership seeks … 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

Petaling Jaya en Kuala Lumpur, Malasia, se convierte en el centro de los servicios financieros y corporativos de Barry Callebaut en Asia Pacífico

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) ZURICH, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), El procesador de cacao y fabricante de chocolate con sede en Suiza anunció que inauguró oficialmente su nuevo Centro de excelencia comercial de Asia Pacífico (APAC BEC) … Read the full press release

Jo Thys to succeed Olivier Delaunay as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Barry Callebaut, the Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer

Olivier Delaunay, Chief Operations Officer, to leave Barry Callebaut; Jo Thys appointed COO effective January 1, 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 2-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced that Jo Thys … Read the full press release

Jo Thys sucederá a Olivier Delaunay como director de operaciones (COO) en Barry Callebaut, el procesador de cacao y fabricante de chocolate suizo

Olivier Delaunay, director de operaciones, deja a Barry Callebaut; Jo Thys nombrado director de operaciones a partir del 1 de enero de 2023 (COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) ZURICH, 2-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Grupo Barry Callebaut (SWX: BARN), procesador de cacao con … 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

Barry Callebaut rafforza i suoi team di gestione nella regione dell’Asia del Pacifico

Il veterano dell’industria alimentare Ciptadi Sukono si unisce a Barry Callebaut come nuovo amministratore delegato per l’Indonesia Dhruv Bhatia assume il ruolo di amministratore delegato in Giappone (COMUNICATO STAMPA) GIACARTA, Indonesia/ TOKYO, Giappone, 18-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut extends its strategic supply agreement with the Mexican Grupo Bimbo to include US, Canada, Uruguay and several countries in Central America

Barry Callebaut to continue to supply chocolate and compound to Grupo Bimbo under renewed long-term agreement Global strategic supply agreement to cover distribution to Grupo Bimbo in Mexico, several countries in Central America, the US, Canada and Uruguay (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut estende il suo accordo di fornitura strategica con il messicano Grupo Bimbo per includere Stati Uniti, Canada, Uruguay e diversi paesi dell’America centrale

Barry Callebaut continuerà a fornire cioccolato e composti al Grupo Bimbo con un rinnovato accordo a lungo termine Accordo di fornitura strategica globale per coprire la distribuzione al Grupo Bimbo in Messico, diversi paesi dell’America Centrale, Stati Uniti, Canada e … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut étend son accord d’approvisionnement stratégique avec le mexicain Grupo Bimbo pour inclure les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Uruguay et plusieurs pays d’Amérique centrale

Barry Callebaut continuera d’approvisionner Grupo Bimbo en chocolat et pâte à glacer en chocolat dans le cadre du renouvellement d’un accord à long terme L’accord d’approvisionnement stratégique mondial porte sur la distribution à Grupo Bimbo au Mexique, dans plusieurs pays … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut amplía su acuerdo de suministro estratégico con el mexicano Grupo Bimbo para incluir a EE. UU., Canadá, Uruguay y varios países de América Central

Barry Callebaut continuará abasteciendo de chocolate y compound a Grupo Bimbo mediante una renovación del acuerdo a largo plazo Un acuerdo de suministro estratégico global para cubrir la distribución a Grupo Bimbo en México, varios países de Centroamérica, EE.UU., Canadá … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut weitet seine strategische Liefervereinbarung mit der mexikanischen Grupo Bimbo auf die USA, Kanada, Uruguay und mehrere Länder Mittelamerikas aus

Barry Callebaut wird Grupo Bimbo im Rahmen einer erneuerten langfristigen Vereinbarung weiterhin mit Schokolade und Compound-Schokolade beliefern Globale strategische Liefervereinbarung deckt die Lieferung an Grupo Bimbo in Mexiko, mehreren Ländern in Mittelamerika, den USA, Kanada und Uruguay ab (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) ZÜRICH, … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut makes the CDP’s prestigious A List as a leader in corporate action and transparency on deforestation

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the company, for the first time, made the CDP’s prestigious A List as a leader in corporate action and transparency … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group takes over Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations

Strengthening of Barry Callebaut’s manufacturing capabilities in the growing market of highly customized chocolate specialties and decorations (PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 3-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced that it has … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut opens its third factory in Russia

Further strengthening of presence in Russia The factory in Kaliningrad region will be the Group’s third in Russia Opening will further strengthen the presence of Barry Callebaut in the world’s third-largest chocolate confectionery market¹ Factory will be operational in August … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut inaugurates third chocolate factory in India

Barry Callebaut further strengthens its presence in the world’s second most populous country Increased production of finest “Make in India” chocolates¹ (PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 11-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut partners with Bloom Biorenewables to explore potential for converting chocolate manufacturing processes into reusable material

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 18-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut announces that it has joined forces with MassChallenge participant Bloom Biorenewables Ltd to investigate how side streams from chocolate manufacturing processes could support the fight against climate change and help Barry … 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

Sustainability: Barry Callebaut to produce biochar from cocoa by-products

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 27-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut (SWX: BARN), the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced that it will release its fourth Forever Chocolate Report on December 3, 2020 outlining the progress the … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut’s specialty nut brand La Morella Nuts expands globally to meet what the next generation of consumers around the world is looking for

Tapping into the growing consumer need for healthier indulgence and plant-based products La Morella Nuts announces global expansion after decades of experience in Mediterranean Nut Craft in Spain A global Center of Expertise for nuts is opened to offer a … 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 double-digit growth in China over the last three years; plays a leading role in helping develop the chocolate market in the country

Celebrates 10-year anniversary of its chocolate factory in China ZURICH, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its chocolate factory in China, a USD 20 … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut: Nestlé Japan will launch the Ruby chocolate version of its iconic KITKAT® brand in Japan and South Korea

Barry Callebaut and Nestlé partner in world premiere Japanese KITKAT® is the first consumer brand in the world to launch a Ruby chocolate version named ‘KITKAT® Chocolatory® Sublime® Ruby’ Barry Callebaut revealed the fourth type of chocolate ‘Ruby’ next to Dark, Milk and White chocolate in … Read the full press release

No need for preservatives with the new chocolate and fruit fillings from Barry Callebaut

New fillings offer multisensory experiences boosting the taste of pralines, tablets and biscuits Fillings made without added vegetable fats or preservatives Chocolate fillings are solely made with Swiss chocolate ZURICH, 07-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the ISM … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut and Prova to launch project to diversify and stabilize revenues of vanilla farmers in Madagascar

Introducing cocoa farming to Madagascar’s vanilla production region Combining Barry Callebaut’s long-standing cocoa expertise with Prova’s proven local vanilla know-how to create synergies Making local vanilla farmers’ income situation more resilient and less dependent on the highly volatile vanilla market … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut, IFC, and the IDH provide USD 9M to cover up to 103,000 smallholder cocoa farmers in Cote d’Ivoire

Making cocoa farming more sustainable and profitable for farmers •    USD 24 million benefits generated to smallholders as a result of  investments •    Reaching 103,000 farmers by 2020/21 season •    23% expected income increase for farmers at year two •   … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut: 159,000 tonnes of sustainable cocoa sourced in FY 2014/15

ZURICH, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In fiscal year 2014/15, Barry Callebaut sourced approximately 159,000 tonnes of sustainable cocoa. During this period, over CHF 20 million in sustainability premiums from the sale of these volumes were handed out to farmers and farmer … Read the full press release

Mondelēz to partner with Barry Callebaut and Solidaridad to scale up the implementing capacity of its holistic Cocoa Life program

Mondelēz International scales up Cocoa Life in Côte d’Ivoire with Barry Callebaut and Solidaridad Will Contribute to Doubling Farmers Reach to 26,000 by 2016 Supplier and Development NGO Work Side by Side on the Ground By 2022, $400 Million Investment … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut and Petra Foods settled their Cocoa Ingredients Division dispute

Barry Callebaut and Petra Foods settled their dispute regarding the purchase price for the Cocoa Ingredients Division, which Barry Callebaut acquired from Petra Foods in 2013. The settlement consists of a one-time lump sum payment of Petra Foods to Barry … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut to expand its plant in Lodz with two additional modern production lines for chocolate manufacturing

Investment totalling nearly PLN 96m (€ 22.8m) over two years Planned employment increase by 80 new hires Ground stone laying ceremony to be held on 12 November 2014 LODZ, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lodz-based chocolate plant of Barry Callebaut, the … 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

Barry Callebaut increased its sales volume by 19.5% to 463,996 tonnes in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013/14

Sales volume growth: +19.5% incl. the recently acquired cocoa business (+4.6% stand-alone¹) Main growth drivers were the newly acquired cocoa business, emerging markets (+19.1% stand-alone) and Gourmet (+9.7% stand-alone) Mid-term financial targets confirmed² Juergen Steinemann, CEO of Barry Callebaut, said: … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut’s first chocolate factory in Turkey inaugurated in Eskişehir

Barry Callebaut establishes local presence to further tap into a fast-growing chocolate market New state-of-the-art chocolate factory with initial annual production capacity of 14,000 tonnes of chocolate Moving closer to local Turkish customers and creating an additional foothold for the … 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

Barry Callebaut intends to offer $600m Senior Notes due 2023 to finance acquisition of Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods

Zurich/Switzerland, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, takes another step towards the closing of the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods by announcing that it intends to offer USD … Read the full press release

la Morella nuts rolls out new website featuring its rich history, overview of product range and the array of innovative ingredients used

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Over a year ago, Barry Callebaut acquired Spanish producer, la Morella nuts. The formerly family-run company has turned decades of expertise into an exciting range of nut-based inclusions, fillings, toppings and decorations – from whole nuts to … 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