Chocolate Academy North America Launches First Academy Magazine

September 16, 2021 Barry Callebaut

The Chocolate Academy Chefs in Chicago and Montreal have come together to share a professional collection of recipes and step-by-step tutorials in pastry, confectionery, and baking. In this first edition, the Academy Magazine explores the latest industry trends, delves into tips and tricks, and introduces the latest from Barry Callebaut’s Gourmet house of brands.

Barry Callebaut Completes Acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company in Belgium

September 8, 2021 Barry Callebaut

The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations. The integration will start as of now.

Barry Callebaut Recognized as a Leader in Managing ESG Risks by Sustainalytics for the Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, Sustainalytics has recognized Barry Callebaut as an industry leader in the management of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks in our supply chain. Our position in the top 3 once again confirms that we are consistently leading, not only in the chocolate and cocoa sector, but also in comparison to our peers in the broader food industry. 

Barry Callebaut Brand Debuts Indulgence Playbook and New Caramel Aura

August 20, 2021 Barry Callebaut

With the growth of the premium category in the last year, indulgence has become a key driver in the market – consumers are looking for ways to celebrate, treat themselves, to lean into comfort or to take a break. To cater to today’s audience, Barry Callebaut Brand introduces a product solution along with the resources needed to win in indulgence.

Spearheading Sustainability in the Coconut Industry

August 13, 2021 Barry Callebaut

In September 2020, we launched the world’s first coconut charter to work on sustainable coconut production. This was a promising start. Now, together with Nestlé and Proforest, we are taking the next big step by launching a scorecard to define and develop the previously underestimated issue of sustainable practices in coconut production.