Barry Callebaut
Exclusive: Choco Tec event delivers key confectionery sector insights
After a four year wait to return in its traditional live format, Choco Tec proceeded in Cologne with a strong and dynamic assessment of chocolate and wider global sweets and snacks markets, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive video: Choco Tec 2022 event review
This year’s Choco Tec event in Cologne, Germany, attracted a key global audience from across the chocolate and wider confectionery sector to discuss major trends and areas of development for the industry.
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Barry Callebaut completes annual general meeting, amid deforestation and climate change recognition
Barry Callebaut has concluded its Annual General Meeting 2022, led by Patrick De Maeseneire, chairman of the board, as it gains recognition on improving its climate change and deforestation action plans, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest Cocoa Barometer report calls for urgent systemic change to deliver sustainability
The latest Cocoa Barometer state of the industry report has highlighted urgent need for reform of government policy and purchasing practices to ensure the future viability for key producing nations in Ghana and Ivory Coast reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut set for further Canadian expansion with $70 million Ontario investment
Ambitious plans totalling $70 million in investment have been put forward by Barry Callebaut to further extend its chocolate manufacturing at its Chatham facilities in Ontario, Canada, as the region shows continued category growth, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut claims gains in latest Forever Chocolate sustainability report
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has claimed notable gains in its global sustainable sourcing, according to the sixth edition of its Forever Chocolate progress Report, writes Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut unveils third key Indian confectionery manufacturing site
Barry Callebaut has delivered a ground breaking ceremony for its third confectionery manufacturing site in India, as part of a total investment of CHF 50 million into the country over the past five years, writes Neill Barston.
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A bold new vision for Barry Callebaut’s Second Generation Chocolate
In what has already proved a notably memorable year for the confectionery sector, the latest key development to grab global media headlines has been the emergence of Barry Callebaut’s ‘Second generation chocolate.’
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut increases global sales, despite dip in annual profits
Barry Callebaut has reported improved sales revenues of CHF 8.1 billion for the year, up 14.6%, with general growth across its international operations, despite a downturn in profits amid notable global challenges, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Global Halloween confectionery celebrations taken to a supernaturally fine new level
Global celebrations for Halloween will be kicked-off in ghoulishly fine fashion this evening, with a host of confectionery playing its traditional central role in festivities around the world, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut unveils chocolate’s ‘second generation’ with key Venice launch
The CEO of Barry Callebaut, Peter Boone, has hailed a “paradigm shift’ for the chocolate industry, in unveiling its ‘second generation chocolate’ at a special launch event in Venice, Italy, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut’s full production resumes after Salmonella detection in Wieze facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has moved to offer reassurance that it is once again operating at full capacity in Belgium, following the final stages of its cleaning at the company’s main Wieze site that were subject to a salmonella incident, writes Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut moves into North African manufacturing with Attelli agreement
A key strategic deal has been struck by Barry Callebaut, after signing a long-term agreement with Attelli SARL, focused on distributing and manufacturing product ranges including confectionery, based in Casablanca, Morocco, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut’s Japanese operations join manufacturers agreeing key cocoa sector child labour initiative
Barry Callebaut’s Japanese operations have joined with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other key confectionery businesses operating in the country to confirm membership of Sectoral Action to Eliminate Child Labour in the cocoa trade, reports Neill Barston.
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