Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut Describes The Future of Indulgence: Shifting Attitudes to Life Are Impacting the Way Consumers Indulge

June 14, 2022 Barry Callebaut Asia Pacific

Barry Callebaut’s survey on consumer attitudes towards indulgence and chocolate consumption was fielded digitally in August 2021 in Brazil, China, the UK, the US and France with 420 respondents per country. Barry Callebaut also analyzed data from other consumer surveys, especially from global trend agency ForesightFactory. They conduct yearly in-depth analysis in 27 markets into consumer needs, motivations, expectations and behaviors to create mega trends, consumer trends and sector trends. Below are the main insights from Barry Callebaut’s ‘The Future of Indulgence Report’ (2022). …

Barry Callebaut Announces North American Expansion in Plant-Based Offerings and Solidifies Itself as the Most Comprehensive Plant-Based Solution Provider in the Industry

May 27, 2022 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced today its latest expansion of its plant-based portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate to its North American portfolio. Barry Callebaut’s continuous expansion and innovation in this space solidify Barry Callebaut’s position as the most comprehensive supplier of plant-based solutions due to breadth of offerings. Barry Callebaut is amplifying its entire, wide-ranging plant-based solution range, called Plant Craft, just in time for the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo Trade Show. …

Barry Callebaut Establishes Farm of the Future to Power Cocoa Farming Research and Innovation

May 20, 2022 Christine Ammann, Barry Callebaut

Ecuador is a country with a deep knowledge of agricultural production, rooted in crops as diverse as coffee, bananas, and shrimps. In the world of chocolate, it is the world’s third-largest cocoa producer and one of the fastest-growing cocoa origins, as well as the largest global producer of fine flavor cocoa. Combined with our long-established expertise in innovation and sustainability, Ecuador is the perfect match for Barry Callebaut to build a dedicated hub to power cocoa farming research to support cocoa farming resilience and productivity. …

Barry Callebaut Plans $104M Investment in New Specialty Chocolate Factory in Ontario, Canada

April 29, 2022 Barry Callebaut Group

Today, the Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced its plans to expand its North American presence by building a new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada. The new state-of-the-art factory is planned to have an initial annual production capacity of over 50,000 tonnes. Total investment volume over a period of ten years is projected to amount to USD 104 million (CHF 100 million). …

Grupo Bimbo and Barry Callebaut Extend Strategic Supply Agreement

April 13, 2022 Barry Callebaut Group

Mexican Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: BIMBOA), the world’s largest baked goods company which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the renewal of their long-term agreement. The outsourcing agreement, originally signed in 2012, covers chocolate products for Bimbo’s domestic market Mexico. The extended strategic supply agreement includes distribution to Grupo Bimbo in several countries in Central America, the US, Canada and Uruguay, and enables both companies to continue to drive strategic, long-term growth globally. …