Barry Callebaut unveils second US chocolate academy creative hubBudding chefs and artisan chocolatiers in the US are being given a key new platform, as Barry Callebaut opens its second Chocolate Academy centre in America, set within New York, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Global Halloween confectionery celebrations taken to a supernaturally fine new levelGlobal 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. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut Levapan deal strengthens South American presenceBarry Callebaut has sought to further expand its portfolio of interests in South America, after signing a long-term deal with Colombian food ingredient specialist Levapan, aimed at strengthening its operations in the region, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils plans for Canadian investment with new Ontario chocolate plantA major expansion move has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut in Canada, as it confirms its largest ever investment in the region, totalling $104 million for a new chocolate manufacturing facility in Ontario, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey extends key chocolate supply deal with Barry Callebaut for its US marketsThe US-based Hershey Company has committed to renewing its longstanding chocolate supply partnership with Barry Callebaut for its American markets, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to step down this summerBarry Callebaut has confirmed CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique is to step down after six years in post, with Peter Boone being appointed in his place from this September, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability