Antoine de Saint-Affrique
Barry Callebaut extends Indian operations with Baramati chocolate facility
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has extended its production operations in India after opening a major new chocolate and compound regional manufacturing facility in Baramati, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut projects market recovery despite results turbulence
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that despite pandemic-affected conditions recording a 4.3% first quarter dip in sales volume to 560,354 tonnes, and 3.5% drop in revenue to CHF 1.78 billion, the business remains confident in its mid-term projections, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals key plans to increase diversity and inclusion across global teams
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new diversity and inclusion strategy aiming to deliver a target of 40% of its director positions occupied by women, and 50% of senior management hires overall that reflect its local talent pools across the world, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut records progress against Forever Chocolate sustainability goals
Barry Callebaut has reported further progress against its ambitious Forever Chocolate campaign to help lift 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain by 2025, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports Q4 upturn after unprecedented conditions during 2020
The Barry Callebaut Group has reported a fourth quarter recovery of 4% in its annual trading results, after the business acknowledged “unprecedented conditions” had impacted upon revenues for the first half of its financial year, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports impact of coronavirus on its results and points to trading recovery
The Barry Callebaut Group has reported its operations have been affected by the global impact of coronavirus in its latest trading report, yet its CEO Antoine De Saint- Affrique noted an encouraging pattern of recovery.
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Barry Callebaut records revenue upturn, though warns of coronavirus financial headwinds
Half-year sales revenues for the Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut chocolate and cocoa processing group have risen by 5.8% to CHF 3.8 billion, for the period ending February 2020.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut makes strides with Forever Chocolate sustainability drive
Swiss headquartered business Barry Callebaut has released its latest update on its Forever Chocolate initiative, with its latest progress report for the financial year 2018/19 revealing that it sourced 47% of the cocoa and 54% of the other ingredients it uses sustainably.
Barry Callebaut hosts global launch for Cacaofruit experience series
Barry Callebaut has unveiled its Cacaofruit Experience series of products including a new
chocolate range, with further application for use across the confectionery, bakery, ice-cream and drinks market. Neill Barston reports from San Francisco
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut posts key upturn in six-month revenues
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has reported a 6.0% (+3.5% in CHF) increase in sales revenues, to CHF 3.6 billion, for the first six months of its financial year, amid the success of its ruby chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Report reveals gains in Barry Callebaut’s sustainable cocoa sourcing
Swiss-headquartered chocolate and cocoa group Barry Callebaut has confirmed that 44% of its ingredients are now sourced sustainably as part of its Forever Chocolate programme, compared against 36% in 2016/2017.
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Barry Callebaut posts annual growth despite market challenges
Barry Callebaut’s annual results have posted a 0.1% increase in sales revenue, to CHF 6.9 billion, and a net 31% rise in profits, to CHF 357.4 million, supported by growth in key global markets. Neill Barston reports
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Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Burton’s UK chocolate manufacturing
The Barry Callebaut group has confirmed a deal with the UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company for its manufacturing facilities in Moreton, Wirral, near Liverpool.
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