As a leader and trusted partner in the global food Supply Chain, Barry Callebaut plays a criticl social role in continuing to produce food products during these challenging times. Governments across the globe have reiterated the importance of keeping the food supply chains intact. By keeping our factories running, requiring inputs from our suppliers, including from cocoa farmers, and continuing to supply our customers we contribute to a functioning supply chain.
Barry Callebaut’s tradition of supporting cocoa farmers
In cocoa origin countries this means that we are working to ensure that our operations do not put employees or cocoa farmers at risk and do not contribute to the inadvertent spread of the virus.
With our long-standing tradition of supporting cocoa farmers production in cocoa origin producing countries, we continue to purchase and deliver cocoa, process cocoa in origin, and ensure, as much as possible, the economic viability of the cocoa supply chain. It is critical that we support the livelihoods and income of cocoa farmers whilst protecting their health and their family’s health.
In compliance with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, local regulations and government directives on COVID-19, we have halted all activities that require:
l social role in continuing to produce food products during these challenging times. Governments across the globe have reiterated the importance of keeping the food supply chains intact. By keeping our factories running, requiring inputs from our suppliers, including from cocoa farmers, and continuing to supply our customers we contribute to a functioning supply chain.
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