Barry Callebaut
Chocolate companies must intensify action, amid report claims of ‘near record’ deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Forests in key cocoa growing areas of Ghana and Ivory Coast are being lost at a rate equivalent of areas the size of major cities such as Madrid, Seoul or Chicago, according to claims made through latest satellite mapping research from the Mighty Earth organisation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut gains renewed CDP rating for its environmental performance transparency
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has attained a fourth straight achievement of gaining a place on not-for-profit CDP’s prestigious Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for its sustainability progress, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut explores key global chocolate trends for 2022
Barry Callebaut has unveiled its latest chocolate trends for 2022, which continue to highlight the value consumers place on premium confectionery experiences that offer a sense of indulgence, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands Mona Lisa decoration brand in Mexico
Barry Callebaut has moved to expand its global decoration brand, Mona Lisa, into Mexico, which was celebrated with renowned chocolatier José Ramón Castillo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut Group reports on full-year results for 2020/21
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has released its full-year results for the fiscal year 2020/21, reporting healthy growth for its chocolate and cocoa business.
US division of Barry Callebaut unveils dairy-free compounds for confectionery and bakery
Barry Callebaut’s US division has made major plant-based product strides as it releases an extended new series of dairy-free compounds designed for confectionery and bakery ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut invests €100 million in world’s largest sustainable chocolate distribution facility in Lokeren, Belgium
A major operations investment totalling €100million has been made by Barry Callebaut as it inaugurates is new ‘Chocolate Box’ global distribution centre in Lokeren, Belgium, which is though to be the largest of its kind in the world, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils relocated Dubai Chocolate Academy facility
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has delivered its relocated Dubai chocolate academy, aiming to drive confectionery innovation in the region from its distinctive new location at the Burj Khalifa, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero retains leading manufacturer status in WWF palm oil scorecard
Ferrero has again emerged as the highest rated environmentally performing manufacturer in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2021 edition Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard rating the strength of on-the-ground sustainability achievements, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The Barry Callebaut Group inaugurates multi-million Serbian chocolate factory
The Barry Callebaut Group has officially inaugurated its advanced €55 million chocolate factory in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely calls on brands to match Fairtrade cocoa prices amid major Ivory Coast challenges
Netherlands-based B-Corp Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled its latest campaign, The Big Choco Sale, reacting to a ‘devastating’ 18.5% cut in farmgate prices paid to key sector workers in the Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut set for ‘monumental breakthrough’ for cacaofruit series with Treat Tomorrow event
The Barry Callebaut Group has pledged a ‘monumental breakthrough’ with its cacaofruit range of chocolate and wider food and drink series, as part of its latest Treat Tomorrow online event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut makes senior management appointments as new CEO takes the helm
The Barry Callebaut group has made two new senior management appointments including Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and as member of the Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut revives classic UK Stewart and Arnold confectionery
Traditional British chocolate brand Stewart and Arnold is being revived by Barry Callebaut, with production set to be delivered from its advanced facilities in Banbury, Oxfordshire, reports Neill Barston.