Sharechart RSS-feed

Barry Callebaut releases 'Top Chocolate Confectionery Trends 2026 & Beyond' report

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2026-02-03T12:00:00+0000

Powered by our new Future of Taste trends framework, the report reveals the innovation trends and consumer shifts set to shape the future of taste within the chocolate confectionery category.

Barry Callebaut appoints Alvaro Alonso as President Western Europe

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-09-16T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut appoints Alvaro Alonso as President Western Europe

Barry Callebaut and Planet A Foods Partner to Pioneer Sustainable Chocolate Alternatives Without Cocoa

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-11-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Planet A Foods Partner to Pioneer Sustainable Chocolate Alternatives Without Cocoa

Barry Callebaut Opens Third Canadian Chocolate Factory in Brantford, Ontario

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-11-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Opens Third Canadian Chocolate Factory in Brantford, Ontario

Barry Callebaut Partners With NotCo AI to Unlock Next-Level Chocolate Innovation

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-11-18T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Partners With NotCo AI to Unlock Next-Level Chocolate Innovation

Barry Callebaut reinforces commitment to Wieze with detailed investment plan of €250 million

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2026-02-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut reinforces commitment to Wieze with detailed investment plan of € 250 million

Barry Callebaut Opens Global Innovation Center in Singapore, Pioneering the Future of Chocolate Through AI and Advanced Innovation

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2026-02-10T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Opens Global Innovation Center in Singapore, Pioneering the Future of Chocolate Through AI and Advanced Innovation

Barry Callebaut and Maersk Celebrate Official Opening of One of the Largest Cocoa Bean Warehouses in Asia Pacific

huiern_ng@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-09-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Maersk Celebrate Official Opening of One of the Largest Cocoa Bean Warehouses in Asia Pacific

Barry Callebaut successfully places a dual-tranche EUR 1,750 million bond

sara_thallner@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-02-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut successfully places a dual-tranche EUR 1,750 million bond

Barry Callebaut releases ‘Top Chocolate Trends in 2025 and beyond’ Report

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-01-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut's global study reveals key consumer trends shaping the $130B chocolate market. Discover insights on pleasure, sustainability, and well-being to drive confectionery innovation.

Barry Callebaut adds upcycled cacaofruit to its sustainability solutions portfolio

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2024-11-21T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut adds upcycled cacaofruit to its sustainability solutions portfolio

Barry Callebaut successfully places a CHF 300 million bond

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2025-01-14T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has successfully raised an amount of CHF 300 million on the Swiss bond capital markets.

Barry Callebaut presents roadmap to decarbonize its value chain and become Net Zero by 2050

emma_kennedy@barry-callebaut.com — 2024-09-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut presents roadmap to decarbonize its value chain and become Net Zero by 2050

Natasha Chen appointed President North America of Barry Callebaut

sara_thallner@barry-callebaut.com — 2024-08-28T12:00:00+0000

Natasha Chen has been appointed President North America of the Barry Callebaut Group, effective September 16, 2024. She succeeds Ben De Schryver who has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities.

Barry Callebaut partners with Microsoft to further drive digital transformation

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2024-07-11T12:00:00+0000

Strategic partnership with Microsoft aims to accelerate digital transformation journey as part of BC Next Level investment program

Barry Callebaut successfully places new € 700 million Euro denominated bond

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2024-06-10T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Group has successfully raised an amount of € 700 million on the Euro bond capital markets.

Barry Callebaut launches Future Farming Initiative

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2024-04-18T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut launches Future Farming Initiative (FFI) to build high-tech and sustainable cocoa farming business under leadership of Steven Retzlaff.

Amr Arafa appointed Chief Digital Officer of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-11-14T12:00:00+0000

Amr Arafa (45) has been appointed Chief Digital Officer of the Barry Callebaut Group, effective January 15, 2024.

3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2018/19

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-01-23T12:00:00+0000

Steady start to the year and new mid-term guidance

Kai Hummel appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-07-25T12:00:00+0000

Kai Hummel has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications for the Barry Callebaut Group, effective September 1, 2023.

Barry Callebaut 9-Month Key Sales Figures 2022/23

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-07-13T12:00:00+0000

Volume in line with declining market

Unilever and Barry Callebaut extend strategic supply agreement

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-06-14T12:00:00+0000

Unilever extends its long-term global agreement for the supply of cocoa and chocolate with Barry Callebaut. Intensified collaboration in the areas of innovation and sustainability.

Barry Callebaut introduces Callebaut NXT and SICAO Zero in Mexico

karly_carson@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-05-30T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut continues its constant pursuit of innovation and new possibilities for its customers. This time, it is pleased to launch two must-try products in the Mexican market: Callebaut NXT and SICAO Zero, which provide consumers with choices that are good for them without sacrificing indulgence.

Barry Callebaut and Maersk enter into a long-term partnership with groundbreaking of new cocoa bean warehouse in Malaysia

huiern_ng@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-05-19T12:00:00+0000

A.P. Moller-Maersk and The Barry Callebaut Group have entered into a partnership to build and operate a cocoa bean warehousing and dispatching facility in Malaysia.

Barry Callebaut sharpens sustainability targets

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-05-10T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut adds fresh ambition to its sustainability targets, building on the Group’s Forever Chocolate insights over the past six years.

Barry Callebaut opens CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center in New York City

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-04-12T12:00:00+0000

Official inauguration of the CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center New York, the best platform for chefs and artisans to develop and showcase their talent and skills.

Half-Year Results Fiscal Year 2022/23 of the Barry Callebaut Group

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-04-05T12:00:00+0000

Strong profitability and progressive volume recovery

Vamsi Mohan Thati appointed President Asia Pacific

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-03-01T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee.

Peter Feld appointed as CEO at Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-04-05T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors has appointed Peter Feld as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barry Callebaut Group.

High-Flavanol Cocoa Powder: An Important Step Forward in the Journey of Cocoa & Food for Health

karly_carson@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-02-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut is the first cocoa and chocolate company to establish a qualified health claim with the FDA stating that high-flavanol cocoa powder may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Moody’s changes Barry Callebaut’s rating outlook to ‘positive’

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-01-26T12:00:00+0000

Moody’s changes the Group’s rating outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’ and affirms ‘Baa3’ rating. Strong and resilient operational performance combined with focus on accelerated value creation contributed to the change.

Barry Callebaut Group – 3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2022/23

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2023-01-18T12:00:00+0000

Slow start to back-end loaded year, committed to achieve current guidance in this final year. New mid-term guidance focuses on accelerated value creation.

Annual General Meeting 2022 of Barry Callebaut AG

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-12-14T12:00:00+0000

The ordinary Annual General Meeting 2022 of Barry Callebaut AG, was held today in Zurich Oerlikon under the chairmanship of Patrick De Maeseneire, Chairman of the Board, and Markus R. Neuhaus, Vice-Chairman of the Board.

Barry Callebaut is investing USD 100 million in its Canadian factory in Chatham, Ontario

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-12-07T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announced the next phase of the expansion of its Chatham factory in Ontario, Canada. The investment includes liquid and molding lines as well as enhanced dairy-free production capabilities.

Barry Callebaut announces groundbreaking of new chocolate factory in Neemrana, India

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-11-29T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut's third factory in India. Upon completion, India will be the Group’s largest chocolate producing market in Region Asia Pacific.

Barry Callebaut Group Executive Committee change

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-11-02T12:00:00+0000

Olivier Delaunay, Chief Operations Officer, to leave Barry Callebaut; Jo Thys appointed COO effective January 1, 2023

Barry Callebaut introduces the second generation of chocolate

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-10-27T12:00:00+0000

To indulge in the purity of cocoa flavors, Barry Callebaut has redesigned the farming, fermentation, and roasting of the cocoa beans.

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2021/22

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-11-01T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group's Full-Year Results for the Fiscal Year 2021/22

Barry Callebaut’s Wieze chocolate factory back to normal capacity

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-10-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announced today that the cleaning of its factory in Wieze, Belgium, is nearing completion and, as a result, is back to operating at normal capacity.

Barry Callebaut to establish production footprint in Morocco through partnership with Attelli

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-10-18T12:00:00+0000

By establishing its first local production footprint in North Africa, Barry Callebaut aims to accelerate its expansion in the region.

Standard & Poor’s upgrades credit rating of Barry Callebaut to ‘BBB’ with outlook ‘stable’

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-09-09T12:00:00+0000

Standard & Poor’s upgrades credit rating to ‘BBB’ flat, from ‘BBB-’, with ‘stable’ outlook thanks to steadily improved credit metrics.

Barry Callebaut Selects Brantford Location for New Specialty Chocolate Factory

karly_carson@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-07-28T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut selects Brantford, Ontario to build new specialty chocolate factory.

Barry Callebaut 9-Month Key Sales Figures 2021/22

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-07-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut presents its third quarter results for 2021/22. Strong volume growth, Sales volume up, driven by strong chocolate business

Barry Callebaut’s Wieze factory to restart first chocolate production lines as of early August

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-07-15T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has announced today that the cleaning of the chocolate lines affected by the entry of salmonella-positive lecithin in its factory in Wieze, Belgium, is progressing well.

Pablo Perversi, Chief Innovation, Sustainability & Quality Officer, Global Head of Gourmet, to leave Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-07-07T12:00:00+0000

Change in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut: Pablo Perversi has decided to pursue new career opportunities outside the Group, effective September 1, 2022.

Barry Callebaut detected salmonella positive production lot in Wieze

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-06-30T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut detected a salmonella positive production lot manufactured in the chocolate factory in Wieze/Belgium.

Barry Callebaut confirms no salmonella positive chocolate entered the retail food chain

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-07-01T12:00:00+0000

Based on internal investigation, Barry Callebaut confirms that no chocolate products affected by the salmonella-positive production lot in Wieze, Belgium, entered the retail food chain

Barry Callebaut signs long-term supply agreement with Levapan

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-06-09T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut signs strategic distribution agreement with Levapan for global brands Callebaut, Mona Lisa and Sicao under long-term agreement

Bienvenidos to Taycan, Barry Callebaut’s new home in Ecuador

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-05-31T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut opens Taycan, the Group’s first cocoa bean export facility in Ecuador, highlighting Ecuador’s status as the world’s third largest cocoa producer.

Barry Callebaut opens new CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center in Casablanca, Morocco

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-05-25T12:00:00+0000

Official inauguration of the new CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center Casablanca, the best platform for chefs and artisans to showcase and develop their skills

Barry Callebaut to establish an Asia Pacific Business Excellence Center in Malaysia

christiana_wijaya@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-05-24T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announced today its plans to open a shared functions and services center in Malaysia to serve the company’s operations in Asia Pacific.

Barry Callebaut plans USD 104 million investment in new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-04-28T12:00:00+0000

Chocolate factory in Ontario to exclusively manufacture sugar free chocolate, high protein, and other specialty products, to meet increasing customer demand

Barry Callebaut to set up own distribution network in South Africa

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-05-09T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut is setting up its own local network of distributors in South Africa, improving the local customer service and expanding the product portfolio with additional products and global premium brands

Barry Callebaut appoints two new managing directors in Asia Pacific

huiern_ng@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-04-18T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group announced that Ciptadi Sukono and Dhruv Bhatia will be appointed as Managing Director for Indonesia and Japan respectively.

Half-Year Results Fiscal Year 2021/22 of the Barry Callebaut Group

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-04-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut presents the Half-Year Results for the Fiscal Year 2021/22 in Zurich, Switzerland: Strong volume, solid profitability and continued good cash generation.

Grupo Bimbo and Barry Callebaut extend strategic supply agreement

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-04-12T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to continue to supply chocolate and compound to Grupo Bimbo under renewed long-term agreement

Barry Callebaut expands chocolate factory in Australia

huiern_ng@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-03-24T12:00:00+0000

The Group completes the expansion of the chocolate factory in Campbellfield, Australia, acquired in 2020

Barry Callebaut celebrates official opening of new Asia Pacific Headquarters’ office

huiern_ng@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-03-08T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut's Region Asia Pacific continues to establish its headquarters in Singapore, prioritizing collaboration in a new hybrid environment

Barry Callebaut appoints new Managing Director of Malaysia

christiana_wijaya@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-12-01T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group announces Robert Kotuszewski as Managing Director (MD) for Malaysia, effective December 1, 2021. The appointment will steer Barry Callebaut’s further growth in Malaysia.

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2020/21

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-11-10T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group's Full-Year Results for the Fiscal Year 2020/21 - Healthy growth, good profitability and strong cash generation

Chocolate players in Japan now scaling impact on sustainable innovation

christiana_wijaya@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-10-25T12:00:00+0000

Since Japanese chocolate industry players announced their sustainability commitments, the industry is now forging ahead to scale impact and innovation.

Barry Callebaut inaugurates The Chocolate Box: world’s largest and most sustainable chocolate warehouse in Lokeren, Belgium

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-10-21T12:00:00+0000

The Chocolate Box in Lokeren, Belgium, is home for all packed chocolate shipments from chocolate factories in Wieze and Halle to Western Europe and the world

Barry Callebaut unveils the first nutraceutical fruit drink

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-10-14T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut leverages its deep scientific knowledge of the cacaofruit and the fruit’s supportive health effect by introducing a nutraceutical fruit drink: the new cacaofruit elixir

Barry Callebaut opens CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center Dubai at the foot of Burj Khalifa

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-10-13T12:00:00+0000

The new CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center Dubai in Burj Khalifa provides the best platform for chefs and artisans to showcase and develop their talent and skills

Barry Callebaut inaugurates chocolate factory in Novi Sad, Serbia

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-10-07T12:00:00+0000

New state-of-the art factory in Novi Sad inaugurated by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Peter Boone, CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group

Changes in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-09-22T12:00:00+0000

Masha Vis-Mertens to succeed Isabelle Esser as Chief Human Resources Officer. Massimo Selmo appointed Chief Procurement Officer. Both changes effective October 1, 2021.

Change in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-10-01T12:00:00+0000

Rogier van Sligter appointed President EMEA, Andrew Fleming to leave Barry Callebaut, effective October 1, 2021

Post-war chocolate brand Stewart & Arnold revived by Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-09-13T12:00:00+0000

A classic British chocolate brand founded just after World War Two is to be revived by the world’s leading supplier of chocolate, Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut.

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company in Belgium

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-09-03T12:00:00+0000

Closing of transaction. Strengthening of Barry Callebaut’s manufacturing capabilities in the growing market of highly customized chocolate specialties and decorations.

Hershey and Barry Callebaut extend strategic supply agreement

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-09-02T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to continue to supply liquid chocolate and finished products to Hershey in North America under renewed long-term agreement

Barry Callebaut to open factory in Kaliningrad, Russia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-07-12T12:00:00+0000

Further strengthening of presence in Russia

Barry Callebaut signs long-term outsourcing agreement with Atlantic Stark

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-07-06T12:00:00+0000

Further strengthening the position in Southeastern Europe

Barry Callebaut to acquire Europe Chocolate Company in Belgium

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-06-24T12:00:00+0000

Expanding the Group's value adding specialties capabilities

Changes in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-04-22T12:00:00+0000

Steve Woolley appointed President Americas, effective September 1, 2021; Jo Thys appointed President Asia Pacific, effective July 1, 2021

Barry Callebaut announces CEO succession: Peter Boone to succeed Antoine de Saint-Affrique

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-04-22T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors has appointed Peter Boone as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barry Callebaut Group, effective September 1, 2021.

Half-Year Results Fiscal Year 2020/21 of the Barry Callebaut Group

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-04-22T12:00:00+0000

Continued volume recovery and solid profitability

Barry Callebaut announces opening of its new chocolate factory in Baramati, India

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-03-11T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, India.

Barry Callebaut and Garudafood announce strategic partnership to distribute Van Houten Professional products in Indonesia

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-02-10T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut will partner with PT Sinarniaga Sejahtera, a subsidiary of Garudafood to bring the compound chocolate range of the Van Houten Professional brand to bakeries, chocolatiers and home bakers in Indonesia

Barry Callebaut Group – 3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2020/21

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-01-27T12:00:00+0000

Resilient start to the year. Barry Callebaut presents its first quarter results for 2020/21.

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2020/21

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-07-15T12:00:00+0000

Accelerating volume growth. Barry Callebaut presents its nine months results for 2020/21.

Barry Callebaut Group – 3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2021/22

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2022-01-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut presents its first quarter results for 2021/22. Strong volume growth, Sales volume up +8.9% , driven by strong chocolate business (+9.6%), Sales revenue of CHF 2,032.2 million

Annual General Meeting 2020 of Barry Callebaut AG

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-12-09T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual General Meeting 2020 of Barry Callebaut AG could not take place in the usual format.

Annual General Meeting 2021 of Barry Callebaut AG

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-12-08T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual General Meeting 2021 of Barry Callebaut AG could not take place in the usual format.

Faced with Global Coconut Stockout, Corporates Launch Industry’s First Sustainable Charter

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-11-16T12:00:00+0000

Improving coconut cultivation and farmer livelihoods, Barry Callebaut is to sign the coconut industry’s first Sustainable Coconut Charter.

Change in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-11-11T12:00:00+0000

After successfully serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Barry Callebaut Group for three years, Remco Steenbergen will leave Barry Callebaut as of December 31, 2020, to become CFO of the Lufthansa Group, the leading European airline group.

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2019/20

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-11-11T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group's Full-Year Results for the Fiscal Year 2019/20 - Solid results in unprecedented times, confident on mid-term guidance.

Barry Callebaut inaugurates new office and CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center in Shenzhen, China

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-11-03T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group today announced the opening of its fourth office and the third CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center in China, at Shenzhen.

Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans and retailers unite to make sustainable chocolate the norm

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-09-03T12:00:00+0000

Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans and retailers band together in a virtual press event hosted by Barry Callebaut to voice a shared ambition to create a sustainable future

Barry Callebaut successfully placed its second Schuldscheindarlehen

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-07-28T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group announced today the successful placement of its second Schuldscheindarlehen in two years’ time, which further strengthens its long term liquidity structure.

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2019/20

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-07-09T12:00:00+0000

Good momentum of first six months impacted by COVID-19 in third quarter; updated mid-term guidance

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of GKC Foods in Australia

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-07-01T12:00:00+0000

Acquisition establishes Barry Callebaut’s direct presence and manufacturing capacity in Australia to cater for the Australian and New Zealand markets

Barry Callebaut launches BC LIVE, a digital events platform

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-06-04T12:00:00+0000

Engaging customers on a virtual journey of chocolate and cocoa, and introducing 2 new product innovations, through the lens of eating lifestyles.

Barry Callebaut to acquire GKC Foods in Australia

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-05-27T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many consumer chocolate brands in Australia and New Zealand.

Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2019/20

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-04-16T12:00:00+0000

Presentation of the Half-Year Results of the Barry Callebaut Group for the 2019/20 Fiscal Year: strong volume growth and profitability

Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2018/19

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Strong profitability and accelerating growth momentum

Barry Callebaut opens world's first 3D Printing Studio to craft unseen chocolate experiences

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-02-14T12:00:00+0000

Addressing consumers’ desire for an instagrammable life

Barry Callebaut introduces 100% dairy-free ‘M_lk Chocolate’ as part of an indulgent ‘Plant Craft’ range

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-02-02T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut introduces 100% dairy-free ‘M_lk Chocolate’ as part of an indulgent ‘Plant Craft’ range at the ISM in Cologne, 2020

Change in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-01-22T12:00:00+0000

Massimo Garavaglia, President EMEA, to leave Barry Callebaut; Andrew Fleming and Rogier van Sligter appointed as Co-Presidents EMEA

3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2019/20

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-01-22T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group increased its sales volume by +8.2% to 585,620 tonnes during the first three months of fiscal year 2019/20

Change in Corporate Communications function at Barry Callebaut

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2020-01-16T12:00:00+0000

Christiaan Prins to succeed Gaby Tschofen as VP Corporate Communications, effective February 1, 2020

Annual General Meeting 2019 of Barry Callebaut AG

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-12-11T12:00:00+0000

The ordinary Annual General Meeting 2019 of Barry Callebaut AG was held today in Zurich-Oerlikon under the chairmanship of Patrick De Maeseneire, Chairman of the Board, and Jakob Baer, Vice-Chairman of the Board.

Barry Callebaut sources more than 50% of its ingredients sustainably

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-12-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut publishes Forever Chocolate Progress Report 2018/19

FDA advances Ruby as the fourth type of chocolate after Dark, Milk and White

joel_marbach@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-11-25T12:00:00+0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Grants Temporary Marketing Permit for Ruby chocolate

Barry Callebaut AG: Change in shareholder structure

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-11-11T12:00:00+0000

Jacobs Holding AG has announced its intention to sell 10.2% of Barry Callebaut’s share capital

Jacobs Holding has successfully completed the sale of 10.02% of Barry Callebaut’s shares

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-11-12T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG: Change in the shareholder structure

Jacobs Holding successfully completed the sale of 10.0% of Barry Callebaut’s shares in an accelerated bookbuilding process

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2021-04-28T12:00:00+0000

Change in the shareholder structure

Barry Callebaut unleashes the full power of the cacaofruit in next-gen food & drink category

stephanie_ghv@hotmail.com — 2019-09-27T12:00:00+0000

Addressing consumers’ need for tasty, nutritious, honest food Barry Callebaut unleashes the full power of the cacaofruit in next-gen food & drink category

Barry Callebaut joins two initiatives for smallholder farmers and biodiversity at New York Climate Action Summit

stephanie_ghv@hotmail.com — 2019-09-23T12:00:00+0000

Building over 500,000 cocoa farms of the future

Barry Callebaut's network of CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centers grows to 23 worldwide

stephanie_ghv@hotmail.com — 2019-08-29T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut's Finest Belgian Chocolate brand, Callebaut®, opened a new CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in Antwerp - for the first time not for professional chefs only.

Barry Callebaut introduces Bensdorp Natural Dark, a flavorful, 100% natural, dark cocoa powder

stephanie_ghv@hotmail.com — 2019-08-29T12:00:00+0000

Consumers prefer dark cocoa creations and clean labeling

Barry Callebaut begins chocolate production in new factory in Rancaekek, Indonesia

stephanie_ghv@hotmail.com — 2019-08-23T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut continues to expand in Indonesia

Barry Callebaut announces groundbreaking of new chocolate factory in Baramati, India

stephanie_ghv@hotmail.com — 2019-07-23T12:00:00+0000

Expansion of operations in India

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2018/19

frank_keidel@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-07-11T12:00:00+0000

Good growth momentum continues

Barry Callebaut to build new Global Distribution Center in Belgium

frank_keidel@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-07-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut centralizes its global logistics activities

Chief Operations Officer Dirk Poelman to retire; Olivier Delaunay to succeed him effective September 1, 2019

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-06-04T12:00:00+0000

Change in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut and Cameroon intensify collaboration on supporting young cocoa farmers

taryn_ridley@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-05-24T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, and the government of Cameroon signed a letter of intent May 23, to intensify the cooperation on sustainable cocoa farming.

Barry Callebaut formally launches ruby, the fourth type, in the United States and Canada

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-05-14T12:00:00+0000

The global ruby phenomenon reaches North America

Barry Callebaut envisages expansion in Southeastern Europe

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-04-18T12:00:00+0000

Driving ‘smart growth’ through greater customer proximity

Barry Callebaut expands its cocoa processing capacities in Côte d’Ivoire

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-03-29T12:00:00+0000

Major extension expands cocoa processing capacity in Côte d’Ivoire by over+40.0% until 2022

Ruby chocolate celebrates its first anniversary

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-03-19T12:00:00+0000

The fourth type of chocolate introduces a crowdsourced platform for consumers

Barry Callebaut continues its China market expansion with new office and CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in Beijing

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-03-08T12:00:00+0000

Growing demand for high-quality chocolate products together with the desire to better serve Chinese customers prompted new office in Beijing and extended distribution plans in second-tier multi-million cities across China

Barry Callebaut proud to return as host sponsor for the CMAA International Cocoa Conference March 5-8, 2019 in Miami, Florida

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-02-28T12:00:00+0000

Hugo van der Goes, Barry Callebaut’s Vice President, Cocoa, North America, serves as Chairman of the Cocoa Merchants Association of America (CMAA), celebrating its 95th Anniversary

Barry Callebaut successfully placed its first Schuldscheindarlehen

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-02-13T12:00:00+0000

Schuldscheindarlehen to be partly used for Barry Callebaut sustainability projects

MassChallenge Switzerland: Applications are now open for 2019 Accelerator Program!

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-01-31T12:00:00+0000

MassChallenge Switzerland: Applications are now open for 2019 Accelerator Program!

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Inforum in Russia

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-02-01T12:00:00+0000

Expansion of Barry Callebaut’s presence in Russia, the world’s second largest chocolate confectionery market

The food trend to watch out for in 2019: Ruby chocolate

cornelia_sibold@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-01-28T12:00:00+0000

ISM 2019 turns Ruby

Barry Callebaut leading among peers in reducing carbon footprint

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-01-25T12:00:00+0000

CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, is an independent organization which receives and assesses the carbon reduction plans of over 7,000 companies every year. CDP scores them on a scale of A, the pioneers, to F. We are very proud to have been awarded an A- on our activities to reduce our carbon footprint in 2018 in the CDP 2018 assessment.

Annual General Meeting 2015 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-12-09T12:00:00+0000

The ordinary Annual General Meeting 2015 of Barry Callebaut AG was held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, in Zurich-Oerlikon under the chairmanship of Andreas Jacobs, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Annual General Meeting 2016 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-12-07T12:00:00+0000

The ordinary Annual General Meeting 2016 of Barry Callebaut AG was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in Zurich-Oerlikon under the chairmanship of Andreas Jacobs, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Barry Callebaut appoints Isabelle Esser Chief Human Resources Officer

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-12-13T12:00:00+0000

New member of the Executive Committee

Annual General Meeting 2018 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-12-12T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut successfully closes transaction with Burton’s Biscuit Company in the UK

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-12-10T12:00:00+0000

Closing of transaction

Barry Callebaut publishes Forever Chocolate Progress Report 2017/18

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-12-06T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Strategic partnership between Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn and Barry Callebaut sets new industry standard for sourcing cocoa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-11-29T12:00:00+0000

Important step in the mission towards slave-free chocolate

Barry Callebaut and Garudafood to extend their supply partnership in Indonesia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-11-27T12:00:00+0000

Expanding its footprint in the world’s 4th most populous country:

Barry Callebaut AG: Building of a lock-up group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-11-22T12:00:00+0000

Renata Jacobs, Nathalie Albin-Jacobs and Nicolas Jacobs sold Barry Callebaut shares through an accelerated bookbuild offering to institutional investors.

Sustainability bond framework

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-11-22T12:00:00+0000

As part of its commitment to sustainability, Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has designed a Sustainability Bond Framework under which Barry Callebaut can issue Sustainability Bonds and/or Schuldscheindarlehen (SSD) .

Standard & Poor’s upgrades Barry Callebaut to Investment Grade.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-11-15T12:00:00+0000

Upgraded rating from BB+ to BBB-

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2017/18 of the Barry Callebaut Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-11-07T12:00:00+0000

Strategy delivering strong results across all regions

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2018/19 of the Barry Callebaut Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2019-11-06T12:00:00+0000

Mid-term guidance delivered, good momentum continues

Vanilla and Cocoa - two peas in a pod

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-10-26T12:00:00+0000

In 2016, Barry Callebaut partnered with Prova, the world’s leading exporter of vanilla, to secure a sustainable vanilla supply. Now, in 2018, not only have we received the first 100% traceable vanilla from Madagascan farmers, we are also working to improve vanilla farmer livelihoods by diversifying farmers income with cocoa.

Barry Callebaut to acquire Inforum in Russia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-10-04T12:00:00+0000

Expanding its business in Russia

Barry Callebaut to enter into long-term supply agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-09-19T12:00:00+0000

Expanding its business in the UK.

CORRECTED VERSION: Moody’s upgrades Barry Callebaut to Investment Grade

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-09-18T12:00:00+0000

Upgraded rating from Ba1 to Baa3

Barry Callebaut finalizes capabilities and capacity expansions in US and Canada factories

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-09-12T12:00:00+0000

USD 30 million investment in three North American facilities completed

Barry Callebaut AG – Change in the Executive Committee

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-09-04T12:00:00+0000

Carole Le Meur, CHRO, to leave Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2017/18

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-07-13T12:00:00+0000

Good momentum continued

Barry Callebaut and Ghana intensify cooperation on a sustainable cocoa farming model

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-06-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and the Ghana Cocoa Board sign letter of intent to work collaboratively on a model for sustainable cocoa farming.

Barry Callebaut and Côte d’Ivoire intensify cooperation on a sustainable cocoa farming model

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-06-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Côte d’Ivoire sign two letters of intent to work collaboratively on a model for sustainable cocoa farming.

Ruby chocolate honored: Barry Callebaut’s innovation highlighted at 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-05-22T12:00:00+0000

Ruby chocolate recognized in Most Innovative New Product Awards

Barry Callebaut opens CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in South Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-05-09T12:00:00+0000

First CHOCOLATE ACADEMY center on the African continent

Change in IR function at Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Claudia Pedretti-Lenz to succeed Evelyn Nassar as Head of Investor Relations effective July 1, 2018

Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2017/18

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Strong performance in the first six months

Barry Callebaut and FlavaNaturals pioneer an advancement of flavanol-rich chocolate in consumer product line

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-02-14T12:00:00+0000

Partnership showcases innovation with high-flavanol chocolate

Barry Callebaut introduces sensory language

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-01-29T12:00:00+0000

Unraveling the taste of chocolate

Barry Callebaut Group – 3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2017/18

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-01-24T12:00:00+0000

Strong start to the year

KITKAT® first brand to launch Ruby chocolate version

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-01-18T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Nestlé partner in world premiere

Barry Callebaut sees China’s potential as one of the world’s biggest chocolate markets

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2018-01-15T12:00:00+0000

Celebrates 10-year anniversary of its chocolate factory in China

Annual General Meeting 2017 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-12-13T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut publishes progress report Forever Chocolate 2016/17

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-12-07T12:00:00+0000

On track towards 100% sustainable chocolate by 2025

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Ingredients Division of Gertrude Hawks Chocolates U.S.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-12-04T12:00:00+0000

Closing of transaction

Barry Callebaut responds to worldwide trend with five wholesome sugar solutions

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-11-28T12:00:00+0000

49% of consumers are trying to limit their sugar intake

Change in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-11-08T12:00:00+0000

Chief Financial Officer Victor Balli to retire; Remco J. Steenbergen to succeed him effective March 1, 2018

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2016/17 of the Barry Callebaut Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-11-08T12:00:00+0000

Successful year, delivering on strategy

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of D’Orsogna Dolciaria

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-10-05T12:00:00+0000

Closing of transaction

Barry Callebaut continues to expand in North America

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-09-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut completes investments in two manufacturing facilities and introduces new warehouse

Bensdorp Clean Debuting at SupplySide West 2017

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-09-19T12:00:00+0000

New Clean Label Cocoa Powders

Barry Callebaut to acquire Ingredients Division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-09-07T12:00:00+0000

Expansion of the North American Specialties & Decorations business

Barry Callebaut reveals the fourth type in chocolate: Ruby

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-09-05T12:00:00+0000

80 years after the introduction of White chocolate

Changes in the Executive Committee of Barry Callebaut as of September 1, 2017

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-08-24T12:00:00+0000

David S. Johnson, CEO & President Americas to retire; Peter Boone, currently Chief Innovation & Quality Officer, to succeed him; Pablo E. Perversi appointed new Chief Innovation & Quality Officer; Ben De Schryver, President Asia Pacific, promoted to member of the Executive Committee

Barry Callebaut to acquire D'Orsogna Dolciaria

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-07-20T12:00:00+0000

Expanding presence in Specialties & Decorations segment with D'Orsogna Dolciaria, a leading Specialties and Decorations player

World’s leading chocolate company Barry Callebaut to announce innovative breakthrough

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-07-18T12:00:00+0000

Today, Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announces a unique product innovation – one of the biggest breakthroughs in chocolate in 80 years. This invention, that has been in the making for more than 10 years, will be presented to the world during an exclusive event on September 5, 2017 in Shanghai, China.

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2016/17

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-07-13T12:00:00+0000

Good growth momentum continues

Barry Callebaut couples sustainability with its renewed banking credit facility

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-06-23T12:00:00+0000

Increase and extension of revolving credit facility

Barry Callebaut and the Chocolate Academy Mexico announced the opening of their new offices in Mexico City

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-05-18T12:00:00+0000

On Thursday May 18th , Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading supplier of chocolate and cocoa products, and the Chocolate Academy Mexico inaugurated their new offices in Mexico City, accompanied by the company’s senior management, special guests (ambassadors), renowned chefs and media outlets.

Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2016/17

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-04-12T12:00:00+0000

Volume growth picking up, significant profit improvement

Mona Lisa Announces Shift to HORIZONS Program as Cocoa Source for Decorative Chocolate Products

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Sustainable Chocolate Imperative to Industry’s Future

Barry Callebaut strengthens its Gourmet offerings for the growing community of professional chocolatiers in China

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-03-30T12:00:00+0000

China likely to become the world’s largest Gourmet market

Cocoa Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire continue to live in poverty

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-02-22T12:00:00+0000

New study shows the road to make cocoa a sustainable and high yielding crop is still long

La Morella Nuts adds crunch with new range of organic Mediterranean nuts

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-01-30T12:00:00+0000

La Morella Nuts is launching a new range of freshly deshelled organic Mediterranean nuts on the occasion of the ISM trade fair in Cologne.

Barry Callebaut presents new range of awesome fillings at ISM

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-01-30T12:00:00+0000

On the occasion of the ISM trade fair in Cologne, Barry Callebaut will be launching a new range of fillings for confectionary and bakery creations: the awesome fillings...

Barry Callebaut Group – 3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2016/17

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-01-25T12:00:00+0000

Steady start, consistent above-market growth

Raphael Felenbok appointed new General Manager of Barry Callebaut Switzerland

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-01-23T12:00:00+0000

New General Manager Barry Callebaut Switzerland

Barry Callebaut moves to sustainable carton in EMEA

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2017-01-11T12:00:00+0000

95% of carton FSC certified

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of chocolate production facility in Halle, Belgium

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-12-31T12:00:00+0000

Successful closing of transaction with Mondelēz International

“Forever Chocolate”: Barry Callebaut targets 100% sustainable chocolate by 2025

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-11-28T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm

Barry Callebaut Group Announces Expansion Plans for U.S. West Coast Facility

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-11-07T12:00:00+0000

Chocolate Demand Growing in Region Americas

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2015/16 of the Barry Callebaut Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-11-02T12:00:00+0000

“Smart growth” getting traction, strong free cash flow

Barry Callebaut expands chocolate manufacturing facility in Singapore

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-10-07T12:00:00+0000

Expansion to drive continued growth in Asia Pacific

Barry Callebaut celebrates grand opening of its first chocolate factory in Indonesia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-10-05T12:00:00+0000

New factory to supply chocolate to GarudaFood

Barry Callebaut and Prova to launch joint project empowering vanilla farmers

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-09-21T12:00:00+0000

Introducing cocoa farming to Madagascar’s vanilla production region

Barry Callebaut joins the 25 most sustainable listed companies in Switzerland

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-09-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut joins today the SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25® index basket

Barry Callebaut to extend strategic supply partnership with Mondelēz International in Belgium

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-09-15T12:00:00+0000

Expanding production capacity for chocolate “Made in Belgium”

Barry Callebaut, IFC, and the IDH partner to provide credit for ‘productivity packages’ to farmers and co-operatives

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-08-18T12:00:00+0000

Making cocoa farming more sustainable and profitable for farmers

Barry Callebaut and Tony’s Chocolonely sign strategic partnership agreement to produce chocolate from fully traceable sustainable cocoa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-08-16T12:00:00+0000

Sustainable chocolate to contain fully traceable cocoa butter

Barry Callebaut opens new, relocated Callebaut® CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in Mumbai

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-08-04T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group today opened the door to its new, relocated Callebaut® CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center and sales office in Mumbai, India.

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2015/16

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-07-07T12:00:00+0000

Good volume growth continues

Barry Callebaut Group enhances efforts for signature Cocoa Horizons sustainability programme in Ghana

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-07-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announced the further expansion of its signature Cocoa Horizons sustainability programme in Ghana during a special event attended by local business, community and government leaders. The Cocoa Horizons programme will be implemented through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nyonkopa Cocoa Buying Limited, which was acquired by Barry Callebaut in 2015.

Barry Callebaut collaborates with SAP to offer an innovative app to boost sustainability data management

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-06-20T12:00:00+0000

Towards more traceability and sustainability in cocoa farming

Barry Callebaut and IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative, partner to implement innovative cocoa sustainability programs

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-06-08T12:00:00+0000

Making cocoa farming more sustainable and profitable for cocoa farmers

Barry Callebaut extends sustainability activities for cocoa farmers in Indonesia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-06-01T12:00:00+0000

Expansion in Indonesia reaffirms company's commitment in Asia

Barry Callebaut successfully prices bond

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-05-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG (the “Company”), the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced today the successful placement of EUR 450 million 8-year 2.375% Senior Fixed Rate Notes (the “Notes”) at an issue price of 99.104, yielding 2.5%. The offering of the Notes created sizeable demand and was significantly oversubscribed, allowing the Company to price at a historically low coupon and substantially improve the Company’s financial flexibility as well as its liquidity profile.

Barry Callebaut launches new Senior Notes offering

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-05-09T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG (the “Company”) announced today that it intends to raise, via Barry Callebaut Services N.V., EUR 350 million, with the option to raise a higher amount, from the issuance of Senior Fixed Rate Notes with a maturity of 8 to 10 years (the “Notes”). This transaction will be another key step in strengthening the Company’s liquidity profile.

Barry Callebaut inaugurates further classrooms in rural cocoa farming communities in West Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-04-28T12:00:00+0000

Cocoa Horizons Foundation funds 3 education projects in Côte d’Ivoire

Cocoa Farmers Support: Barry Callebaut & Partners

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-04-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the Cocoa Horizons Foundation and Kim’s Chocolates team up to support cocoa farmers and their communities in Tanzania

Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2015/16

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-04-06T12:00:00+0000

Solid volume growth, strong free cash flow

Barry Callebaut Group Expands West Coast Factory

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-03-16T12:00:00+0000

Further Growth in Region Americas

Barry Callebaut’s popular fillings Crema dell’Artigiano™ and Tintoretto™ switch to RSPO1 segregated palm products

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-03-03T12:00:00+0000

Towards offering fully traceable solutions to its customers

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of FrieslandCampina Kievit vending activities

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-03-02T12:00:00+0000

Closing of transaction

Barry Callebaut “crafted and co-created” the chocolate dreams of tomorrow at ISM 2016

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-01-27T12:00:00+0000

“Global Chocolatier” Barry Callebaut participated at ISM 2016 in Cologne from January 31 until February 3, 2016 (Hall 10.2, Booth C010 - D019). 5 craftsmen/women brought the chocolate of tomorrow alive in the Barry Callebaut Studio. With sustainable cocoa and chocolate at the very heart of our business, Barry Callebaut, presented delicious, eyes teasing chocolate experiences - and three new product novelties: Caramel Doré, Choc37.9 and Happy Chocolate.

Barry Callebaut appoints Carole Le Meur as new Chief Human Resources Officer

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-01-20T12:00:00+0000

New member of the Executive Committee

Barry Callebaut Group – 3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2015/16

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-01-20T12:00:00+0000

Strong start to the year

Barry Callebaut publishes its 2014/15 GRI report

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2016-01-07T12:00:00+0000

The 2014/15 GRI Report documents Barry Callebaut’s progress in its social and environmental performance, in compliance with the requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative. The GRI Guidelines are the world's most trusted and widely used standards for sustainability reporting.

Barry Callebaut’s mobile banking program reaches its 10,000th cocoa farmer

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-12-15T12:00:00+0000

A new mobile phone under the cocoa tree: a few days before Christmas, Barry Callebaut celebrates the 10,000th cocoa farmer to join its mobile banking program. Earlier today, Zallé Alimissi Salame, from the village of Tiokorodougou, received his mobile phone and solar charger from Barry Callebaut’s local team in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

Over CHF 20 million premiums paid to farmers & farmer groups

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-12-09T12:00:00+0000

In fiscal year 2014/15, Barry Callebaut sourced approximately 159,000 tonnes of sustainable cocoa. During this period, over CHF 20 million in sustainability premiums from the sale of these volumes were handed out to farmers and farmer organisations.

Barry Callebaut “crafts and co-creates” the chocolate dreams of tomorrow at FiE 2015

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-30T12:00:00+0000

Visit Barry Callebaut’s “Global Chocolatier” Studio at FIE 2015 from December 1 until December 3, 2015 (Hall 6, Booth 6K16)!

The Barry Callebaut Group – Chocolate Sustainability Report 2014/15

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-26T12:00:00+0000

Sustainability report documents Barry Callebaut’s progress in making cocoa and chocolate more sustainable

Barry Callebaut signs licensing agreement with Naturex to market approved health claim on cocoa extracts

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-19T12:00:00+0000

All the benefits of cocoa flavanols in a food supplement

Barry Callebaut launches HORIZONS sustainable products and the Cocoa Chronicles

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-16T12:00:00+0000

Helping customers drive consumer demand for sustainable cocoa and chocolate

Barry Callebaut to acquire commercial beverages vending activities of FrieslandCampina Kievit

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-10T12:00:00+0000

Expanding European Specialties business

Barry Callebaut has acquired Nyonkopa to cover growing customer need for sustainable and traceable cocoa from Ghana

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-09T12:00:00+0000

Gaining access to thousands of cocoa farmers in Ghana

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2014/15 of the Barry Callebaut Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-11-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut continues to significantly outperform the global chocolate market

Barry Callebaut to partner with Mondelez to scale up their Cocoa Life program

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-10-15T12:00:00+0000

Mondelēz International scales up Cocoa Life in Côte d’Ivoire with Barry Callebaut and Solidaridad

Nuts and chocolate - a perfect marriage!

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-10-07T12:00:00+0000

A visit to la Morella nuts in Reus/Spain.

Carma® now sources sustainable cocoa under UTZ certification for all “Swiss Top” and “Swiss Line” chocolate couvertures

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-09-22T12:00:00+0000

Making a positive impact for thousands of cocoa farmers

Callebaut® Gourmet chocolate @ World Expo in Milan

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-09-20T12:00:00+0000

At the World Exhibition in Milan five Belgian duos of well-known artists and master chocolatiers have pooled their creativity to make works of art out of Belgian Callebaut® chocolate.

Barry Callebaut launches Cocoa Horizons Foundation

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-09-17T12:00:00+0000

Scaling impact, driving change in cocoa sustainability

Barry Callebaut announces settlement with Petra Foods regarding purchase price dispute

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-08-28T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Petra Foods settled their dispute regarding the purchase price for the Cocoa Ingredients Division, which Barry Callebaut acquired from Petra Foods in 2013.

Latest Hershey Learn to Grow Program to Benefit 8,000 Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-08-05T12:00:00+0000

Farmer training to improve livelihoods for thousands in cocoa communities

Barry Callebaut Group – 9-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2014/15

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-07-08T12:00:00+0000

Volume continues to grow well above the global chocolate confectionery market

Barry Callebaut funds classroom constructions in rural cocoa farming communities in West Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-07-06T12:00:00+0000

4 education projects in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in first half of 2015

Barry Callebaut completes expansion of Region Americas Head Office in Chicago

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-07-01T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced it has completed expansion initiatives at its Region Americas head office in Chicago.

Bjoern Emde appointed new Head of Media Relations

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-06-30T12:00:00+0000

Effective July 1, 2015, Bjoern Emde will be Barry Callebaut’s new Head of Media Relations/External Communications, joining our company from the Zurich Insurance Group. He will succeed Raphael Wermuth who will take over the newly created function of Head of Digital Communications.

Barry Callebaut unveils its latest addition to its state-of-the-art string of CHOCOLATE ACADEMY centers in Japan

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-06-18T12:00:00+0000

Opening of 19th CHOCOLATE ACADEMY center in Tokyo, Japan

GarudaFood and Barry Callebaut enter long-term supply agreement in Indonesia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-06-16T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut’s first chocolate outsourcing agreement in Southeast Asia

Antoine de Saint-Affrique to become CEO of Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-06-10T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut has appointed Antoine de Saint-Affrique as new CEO. Effective October 1, 2015, Antoine de Saint-Affrique (born 1964, French national) will take over this function from Juergen Steinemann who was elected Vice Chairman of the Board in December 2014.

Barry Callebaut to acquire assets of American Almond

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-06-08T12:00:00+0000

Expanding North American specialty products business

Differentiation through innovation

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-05-27T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut opens first Cocoa Application Center in Asia Pacific to drive future growth of its customers

Strengthening engagement on sustainability in supply chains

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-05-12T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut joins leading industry initiatives to develop sustainable supply chains

Distributing water filters in remote cocoa areas of West Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-04-14T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut launches clean water campaign with cocoa farmers and communities

European Commission extends Barry Callebaut’s health claim on ACTICOA® products to extracts

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-04-01T12:00:00+0000

Supplements as a new market for cocoa flavanols

Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2014/15

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-04-01T12:00:00+0000

Accelerating volume growth, strong profitability

Barry Callebaut inaugurates new, modernized chocolate training center in Russia’s capital

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-03-27T12:00:00+0000

Opening of CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in Moscow

Barry Callebaut, VIB and KU Leuven optimize cocoa fermentation process

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-03-12T12:00:00+0000

Inspired by Belgian beer brewers: Newly developed yeast helps make chocolate more delicious

Barry Callebaut awarded new patent on reduced fat chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-02-19T12:00:00+0000

New possibilities to manage calorie intake

Barry Callebaut to strengthen its manufacturing footprint in North America

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-02-12T12:00:00+0000

Outsourcing agreement between Barry Callebaut and World’s Finest® Chocolate in the U.S.

Barry Callebaut opened Chocolate Academy center in Cologne

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-02-05T12:00:00+0000

Belgian traditional brand Callebaut presented finest chocolate indulgence during a grand opening ceremony

Barry Callebaut presents its FullFill Factory™ concept at ISM 2015 for more personalization

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-01-30T12:00:00+0000

Freedom of creativity for every food manufacturer

Barry Callebaut inaugurates new CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in the Middle East

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-01-21T12:00:00+0000

Opening of 17th CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in Dubai Barry Callebaut inaugurates new CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in the Middle East

3-Month Key Sales Figures, Fiscal Year 2014/15

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2015-01-21T12:00:00+0000

Start well ahead of global market growth

Barry Callebaut Expands Line of Colored & Flavored Compound Coatings and Inclusions for Food Manufacturers

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-12-30T12:00:00+0000

Tempting the Senses: Vivid color, delicious flavors

The Barry Callebaut Group publishes its third GRI report

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-12-19T12:00:00+0000

Committed to transparency

Discover Barry Callebaut’s FullFill factory™ at ISM 2015

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-12-18T12:00:00+0000

Creating value through personalization

Barry Callebaut’s Cocoa Horizons Truck reaches 10,000 km milestone – over 30,000 villagers visited

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-12-15T12:00:00+0000

Supporting on-the-ground cocoa sustainability activities

Annual General Meeting 2014 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-12-10T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut inaugurates its first chocolate factory in Chile

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-12-02T12:00:00+0000

Continued growth in Latin America

Barry Callebaut to expand its chocolate plant in Lodz and boost employment

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-11-10T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to boost employment with major investments in the Lodz Special Economic Zone in Poland

Full-Year Results Fiscal Year 2013/14 of the Barry Callebaut Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-11-06T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut significantly grows volume and profit

Barry Callebaut Group to switch its European supply of Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBEs) to RSPO fully segregated

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-10-28T12:00:00+0000

Towards offering fully traceable solutions to its customers

Barry Callebaut Launches Innovative Greek Yogurt Product Line for Food Manufacturers

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-10-16T12:00:00+0000

Going Greek: The right balance of indulgence and nutrition

Barry Callebaut announces expansion plan in Brazilian factory

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-10-16T12:00:00+0000

The Barry Callebaut Group announced today plans for additional investments at its factory in Extrema, Minas Gerais.

Cocoa Sustainability Report 2013/14 highlights new milestones in making cocoa farming more sustainable

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-10-08T12:00:00+0000

Report highlights new milestones in making cocoa farming more sustainable

Barry Callebaut showcases reformulation solutions: I Feel Good!

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-10-02T12:00:00+0000

Chocolate and beyond

Barry Callebaut Opens First Chocolate Factory in Chile

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-08-18T12:00:00+0000

Further geographic expansion

Standard & Poor’s Revised Outlook of Barry Callebaut To Stable On Improved Credit Metrics

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-07-29T12:00:00+0000

BB+ Rating Affirmed

Chocolate Masters™ Goes Sustainable

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-07-11T12:00:00+0000

Chocolate decorations by Barry Callebaut support Quality Partner Program

9-month sales FY 2013/14 - Cocoa Acquisition Drives Strong Volume Expansion

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-07-03T12:00:00+0000

Strong sales volume growth, strategic investments paying-off

Callebaut opens new flagship Chocolate Academy center in Wieze (Belgium)

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-06-24T12:00:00+0000

Built in Wieze/Belgium, where the Callebaut story began in 1911

EFSA issues positive Scientific Opinion on Barry Callebaut’s application for extending its health claim on cocoa flavanols

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-05-06T12:00:00+0000

A new market beyond chocolate for cocoa flavanols and their healthy properties

Barry Callebaut - Half-year results, fiscal year 2013/14

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Strong profit growth, strong contribution of acquired cocoa business

Barry Callebaut takes over remaining 51% of certified bean supplier Biolands

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-02-19T12:00:00+0000

Another significant milestone in Sustainable Cocoa

Barry Callebaut’s Cocoa Horizons Truck rolls off into remote areas of Côte d’Ivoire – bringing farmer training and basic health care to cocoa farming communities

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-01-27T12:00:00+0000

Scaling up on-the-ground cocoa farmer programs

Barry Callebaut – 3-month key sales figures, fiscal year 2013/14

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2014-01-15T12:00:00+0000

Solid start – good progress on integration of acquired cocoa business

Annual General Meeting 2013 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-12-11T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Opening of 16th CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-11-22T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut inaugurates its first CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in Turkey

Barry Callebaut begins production in new, relocated factory in Japan

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-11-14T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today officially announced that it has completed the move of its Japan’s chocolate factory from Amagasaki to Takasaki, as announced in June 2012.

Barry Callebaut Sustainability Report 2012/13 highlights sustainability practices and accomplishments with focus on cocoa farming

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-11-12T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut today announced its 2012/13 Sustainability Report which details the company’s strategy in the areas of sustainable cocoa, environmental protection and employee development.

Barry Callebaut – Full-year results, fiscal year 2012/13

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-11-07T12:00:00+0000

Significant top-line growth, profitability gained momentum

Update on the purchase of the cocoa business from Petra Foods

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-10-22T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut states that it has submitted the completion statement in accordance with the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to Petra Foods

Barry Callebaut inaugurated its first chocolate factory in Turkey

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-10-02T12:00:00+0000

Continued expansion in fast-growing chocolate markets

Hershey and Barry Callebaut build primary school in cocoa-growing region of Côte d’Ivoire

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-09-18T12:00:00+0000

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) and Barry Callebaut announced today the completion of a primary school, community and farmer training center in the western cocoa-growing region of Côte d’Ivoire.

EU Commission approves Barry Callebaut’s health claim

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-09-04T12:00:00+0000

Cocoa flavanols support a healthy blood circulation

Barry Callebaut and P.T. Comextra Majora open USD 33 million cocoa facility in Makassar/Indonesia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-09-03T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut today celebrated the inauguration of its new, joint cocoa processing facility in Makassar

Barry Callebaut inaugurates its first Cocoa Center of Excellence to accelerate adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in Côte d’Ivoire

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-07-10T12:00:00+0000

Latest milestone in company’s global Cocoa Horizons sustainability initiative

9-month key sales figures, fiscal year 2012/13

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-07-04T12:00:00+0000

Maintaining strong volume growth momentum

Barry Callebaut successfully closes acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-07-01T12:00:00+0000

Creation of world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturer

Barry Callebaut inaugurates second factory in Mexico, significantly increasing production capacity

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-28T12:00:00+0000

Reinforcing position as local market leader in industrial chocolate

Barry Callebaut initiates largest sustainable cocoa program in collaboration with Rainforest Alliance in Cameroon

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has trained approximately 1,000 farmers from five cooperatives in the central and western regions of Cameroon in sustainable cocoa production, enabling them to become Rainforest AllianceCertifiedTM in just 10 months.

Barry Callebaut inaugurates its first CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in South America

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-19T12:00:00+0000

Opening of the 15th CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center in São Paulo

Previous Q3 restated figures due to consumer divestment

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG will announce on July 4, 2013 its nine-month key sales figures of fiscal year 2012/13, ended May 31, 2013.

Barry Callebaut successfully places new shares

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-14T12:00:00+0000

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN

Barry Callebaut announces launch of share offering to partly finance the acquisition of Petra Foods’ Cocoa Ingredients Division

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut launches today an offering of new shares to partly finance the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods, Singapore, as announced on December 12, 2012.

Barry Callebaut successfully prices USD 400 million 5.5% senior notes due 2023

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG announced today the successful pricing of USD 400 million 5.5% senior notes due 2023 with estimated gross proceeds totalling USD 392.5 million.

Barry Callebaut announces Senior Notes offering to finance the acquisition of Petra Foods’ Cocoa Ingredients Division

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-06-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut takes another step towards the closing of the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods

Barry Callebaut to be honored with prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-05-15T12:00:00+0000

The Rainforest Alliance recognizes Barry Callebaut’s sustainability efforts.

Moody’s rating action one notch down for Barry Callebaut to Ba1, outlook stable

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-05-08T12:00:00+0000

Downgraded rating from Baa3 to Ba1.

Barry Callebaut inaugurates new rural primary schools and community learning centers in Côte d’Ivoire

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-05-07T12:00:00+0000

Promoting education in cocoa farming communities.

Proposal to increase share capital and election of two new Board members

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-04-27T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut’s Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on April 22, 2013

Barry Callebaut unveils its first Cocoa Horizons Truck – a unique mobile training unit set to reach 10,000 cocoa farmers in the first year

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-04-24T12:00:00+0000

Scaling up on-the-ground cocoa farmer programs in Côte d’Ivoire.

Barry Callebaut’s Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-04-22T12:00:00+0000

Motions approved by shareholders.

Barry Callebaut – Half-year results, fiscal year 2012/13

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-04-08T12:00:00+0000

Strong volume growth, product margins improved, continued investment in future growth

Barry Callebaut leads cocoa farmer training program in joint initiative with the Rainforest Alliance to help protect Taï National Park in Côte d’Ivoire

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Working with communities to promote biodiversity conservation.

Standard & Poor’s rating action one notch down for Barry Callebaut to BB+

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-03-28T12:00:00+0000

Downgraded rating from BBB- to BB+

Previous half-year results restated figures due to consumer divestment

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-03-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, will announce on April 8, 2013 its half-year results figures of fiscal year 2012/13, ended February 28, 2013.

More than just chocolate: Barry Callebaut’s comprehensive portfolio for future market demand – already today

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-01-28T12:00:00+0000

Trend-spotting in an ever-changing chocolate market.

Barry Callebaut chooses RSPO-certified palm oil

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-01-23T12:00:00+0000

Supporting sustainable agriculture, Barry Callebaut is switching to RSPO-certified palm oil for compounds and fillings

Barry Callebaut strengthens its presence in Scandinavia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-01-18T12:00:00+0000

Acquisition of ASM Foods AB in Sweden

Barry Callebaut – 3-month key sales figures, fiscal year 2012/13

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2013-01-16T12:00:00+0000

Strong first quarter: +8.3% volume growth

Barry Callebaut to acquire the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods, Singapore

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-12-12T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has reached an agreement with Petra Foods Ltd., Singapore to acquire their Cocoa Ingredients Division. Petra Foods’ Cocoa Ingredients Division is the largest cocoa products supplier in Asia.

Previous Q1 restated figures due to consumer divestment

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-12-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG will announce on January 16, 2013 its three-month key figures of fiscal year 2012/13, ended November 30, 2012

Barry Callebaut’s joint venture partner Biopartenaire now Rainforest Alliance Certified™

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-12-06T12:00:00+0000

Working with farmers in Côte d’Ivoire to improve cocoa production

Annual General Meeting 2012 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-12-05T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut to concentrate its UK chocolate production in Banbury

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-12-04T12:00:00+0000

Relocation of current manufacturing activities in Chester

Surprising ingredients ranging from rice powder to stevia extract and sugars derived from fruit: Barry Callebaut astonishes with delicious chocolate alternatives

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-11-12T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut presents dairy-free chocolate at the Health Ingredients Exhibition (HIE)

Newsflash: Barry Callebaut reports according to GRI framework for the first time

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-11-09T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG has for the first time in its history published its Annual Report according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Framework.

Barry Callebaut – Full-year results, fiscal year 2011/12

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-11-07T12:00:00+0000

Accelerated sales, preparing for future growth

Gaby Tschofen replaces Joern Wagenbach as Head Corporate Communications at Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-11-01T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has appointed Gaby Tschofen as new Head of Corporate Communications, effective January 1, 2013. She will be reporting directly to CEO Juergen Steinemann and will succeed Joern Wagenbach, who has decided to pursue other career opportunities.

Barry Callebaut to build chocolate factory in Turkey

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-10-31T12:00:00+0000

Further geographic expansion

Barry Callebaut appoints Peter Boone as new Chief Innovation Officer

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-10-25T12:00:00+0000

New member of the Executive Committee

Barry Callebaut to become long-term supplier of Arcor-Dos en Uno

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-10-23T12:00:00+0000

Signing of first outsourcing agreement in South America

Previous year's restated figures due to discontinuation of consumer activities

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-10-22T12:00:00+0000

For comparison reasons, the amounts of fiscal year 2010/11 are restated.

Barry Callebaut increases UTZ Certified training activities with cocoa supply chain intermediaries in Côte d’Ivoire

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-10-04T12:00:00+0000

“Cocoa Horizons” sustainability initiative broadens farmer base

Barry Callebaut to sell its factory in Dijon (France)

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-09-21T12:00:00+0000

Final step in divesting consumer activities

Chocolates Turin and Barry Callebaut announce the grand opening of the first Chocolate Academy in Mexico City

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-09-17T12:00:00+0000

Opening of the 14th Chocolate Academy

Barry Callebaut pays CHF 2.8 million in premiums to Côte d’Ivoire cooperatives for Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM cocoa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-08-24T12:00:00+0000

Farmers benefit from sustainable cocoa production

Barry Callebaut trains 50 cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to be certified by Rainforest Alliance

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-07-27T12:00:00+0000

Cocoa Horizons initiative accelerates sustainable cocoa production

EFSA issues positive Scientific Opinion on Barry Callebaut’s health claim on cocoa flavanols

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-07-17T12:00:00+0000

First official validation of positive effect of cocoa flavanols

Barry Callebaut’s 9-month key sales figures for fiscal year 2011/12

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-07-05T12:00:00+0000

Delivering robust top-line growth

Barry Callebaut breaks ground at its first Center of Cocoa Excellence in West Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-06-29T12:00:00+0000

Cocoa Horizons sustainability initiative at work

Previous Q3 restated figures due to consumer divestiture

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-06-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG will announce on July 5, 2012 its 9-month key sales figures of fiscal year 2011/12, ended May 31, 2012.

Barry Callebaut appoints Dirk Poelman Chief Innovation Officer ad interim

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-06-15T12:00:00+0000

Personnel change in the Executive Committee

Barry Callebaut and Morinaga to extend partnership in Japan

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-06-14T12:00:00+0000

Strengthening long-term strategic partnership and improving footprint in Japan

Barry Callebaut undertakes expansion projects for North America

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-06-11T12:00:00+0000

Investing in additional capacity in North America

Farmer cooperatives using Barry Callebaut’s advanced fermentation technique recognized for delivering higher volumes and quality cocoa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-05-30T12:00:00+0000

Cocoa Horizons sustainability initiative successful in Côte d'Ivoire

Sustainable cocoa is front and center at Barry Callebaut Americas’ customer seminar

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-05-23T12:00:00+0000

More than 50 participants – representing 21 customer companies – attended Barry Callebaut Americas’ 2nd Annual Cocoa Sustainability Seminar at the Chicago Chocolate Academy in mid-April.

Barry Callebaut – Half-year results, fiscal year 2011/12

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-04-02T12:00:00+0000

Accelerated top line growth, significantly investing in the future

Previous half-year's restated figures due to consumer divestment

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-03-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG will announce on April 2, 2012 its half-year results of fiscal year 2011/12, ended February 29, 2012.

Barry Callebaut accelerates drive towards sustainable cocoa with launch of CHF 40 million global initiative to further improve yields, quality and livelihoods in key cocoa-producing countries

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-03-15T12:00:00+0000

New Cocoa Horizons initiative underscores sustainability commitment

High flavanol chocolate confirmed to positively impact brain performance

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-02-16T12:00:00+0000

Continued scientific research indicates new potential areas of benefit from chocolate

Barry Callebaut to acquire American chocolate decorations manufacturer Mona Lisa Food Products, Inc.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-02-10T12:00:00+0000

Extension of Gourmet & Specialties Products business

Barry Callebaut launches Cameroon chocolates and cocoa powders at ISM in Cologne

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-29T12:00:00+0000

Taste the sustainable chocolate of the future already today

Barry Callebaut introduces the next experience breakthrough with ChocMelts™ inclusions

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-27T12:00:00+0000

World’s first 100% soft-melting, real chocolate for ice cream

Barry Callebaut and Unilever sign long-term partnership agreement

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-23T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to become strategic Unilever partner

Barry Callebaut to become long-term supplier of Grupo Bimbo

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-17T12:00:00+0000

Signing of new supply agreement in Latin America

Barry Callebaut’s 3-month key sales figures of fiscal year 2011/12

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-17T12:00:00+0000

Outperforming the market in a challenging environment

Barry Callebaut acquires Spanish company La Morella Nuts S.A.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-11T12:00:00+0000

Further building the company’s adjacent products business

Previous Q1 restated figures due to consumer divestiture

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2012-01-05T12:00:00+0000

As announced in July 2011, Barry Callebaut has sold its European Consumer Products business (Stollwerck) to the Belgian Baronie Group. Accordingly, the company presents last year’s interim figures from continuing operations, which are unaudited.

Standard & Poor’s upgrades Barry Callebaut to investment grade

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-12-13T12:00:00+0000

Upgraded rating from BB+ to BBB-

Annual General Meeting 2011 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-12-08T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut first to launch chocolate with all the sweetness entirely from fruits at FIE 2011

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-11-28T12:00:00+0000

Meeting the demands for alternative sweetening solutions in chocolate

Barry Callebaut and P.T. Comextra Majora enter into joint venture in Indonesia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-11-18T12:00:00+0000

New cocoa partnership between two leading companies

Barry Callebaut inaugurates new factory at its site in Sweden

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-11-17T12:00:00+0000

Increasing capacity to sustain growth in the Gourmet & Specialties Products business

Barry Callebaut’s Full-Year Results for fiscal year 2010/11

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-11-10T12:00:00+0000

Solid and profitable growth

Previous year's restated figures due to the divestiture of the Consumer Products business

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-10-20T12:00:00+0000

As announced in July 2011, Barry Callebaut has sold its European Consumer Products business (Stollwerck) to the Belgian Baronie Group. Accordingly, the company will present its full-year result figures for the continuing operations.

Barry Callebaut finalizes sale of its European consumer business

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-09-30T12:00:00+0000

Closing of Stollwerck sale to the Belgian Sweet Products/Baronie Group

Highlighting a decade of achievements developing the cocoa sector in Tanzania on www.biolands.com

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-09-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Biolands International Ltd, one of Africa’s largest exporters of certified organic cocoa, today announced the joint launch of a new website highlighting Biolands’ decade of achievements in the cocoa sector in Tanzania.

Barry Callebaut strengthens its European footprint

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-09-02T12:00:00+0000

Following the divestment of its European consumer business, Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, is announcing the further strengthening of its footprint in Region Europe.

Barry Callebaut sells its European consumer business to the Belgian Sweet Products/Baronie Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-07-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut signs an agreement for the sale of its European consumer business (Stollwerck) to the Baronie Group in Belgium

Barry Callebaut’s 9-month key sales figures of fiscal year 2010/11

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-06-30T12:00:00+0000

Outperforming the market, shaping future growth

Barry Callebaut signs new outsourcing agreement in Latin America

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-06-27T12:00:00+0000

Further strengthening the position in emerging markets

Barry Callebaut successfully placed long term bond, at the same time renewed and amended credit facility

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-06-15T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut renewed and amended its existing long term revolving credit facility

Barry Callebaut first to launch indulgent, Stevia-based chocolate for food manufacturers in the Americas region following increasing demand for healthier foods

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-06-06T12:00:00+0000

New chocolate innovation

Barry Callebaut explores possibilities for a bond issue

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-06-01T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut takes another important milestone in strengthening the financial and liquidity profile

Moody’s upgrades Barry Callebaut to investment grade

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-05-27T12:00:00+0000

Upgraded rating from Ba1 to Baa3

Barry Callebaut and Hershey to expand supply agreement

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-05-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and The Hershey Company announced that they have agreed to a long-term increase in the volume of products supplied by Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut launches Asian agronomic research project aimed at sustainable cocoa cultivation

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-04-27T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has launched an extensive agronomic research program in Malaysia aimed at developing new, sustainable cocoa cultivation techniques.

Barry Callebaut buys first UTZ CERTIFIED cocoa beans from Ghana

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-04-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has purchased the majority of the first-ever shipment of cocoa beans from Ghana that fulfill the requirements of the UTZ CERTIFIED sustainability program.

Barry Callebaut opens new R&D laboratory and its first cocoa pilot plant in the United States at its Eddystone, Pa., factory

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-04-12T12:00:00+0000

New facility focused on testing and development of individual product solutions and tailor-made innovations for food manufacturing customers in the Americas

Barry Callebaut – Half-year results, fiscal year 2010/11

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-04-01T12:00:00+0000

Growing twice as fast as the market

Barry Callebaut strengthens offering of healthier confectionery alternatives

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-03-24T12:00:00+0000

Reducing saturated and hydrogenated fats and practically eliminating all trans-fatty acids

Barry Callebaut launches Terra Cacao chocolate range at ISM 2011

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-01-31T12:00:00+0000

A giant leap forward in superior tasting chocolate

Jörn Wagenbach appointed new Head Corporate Communications & CSR of Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-01-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has appointed Jörn Wagenbach as new Head Corporate Communications & CSR. He will join the company on February 21, 2011.

Barry Callebaut’s key sales figures for Q1 of fiscal year 2010/11

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2011-01-12T12:00:00+0000

Good start in a recovering market environment

Annual General Meeting 2010 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-12-07T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut reports full-year results for fiscal year 2009/10 ended August 31, 2010

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-11-04T12:00:00+0000

Strong year – dynamic growth

Barry Callebaut: Previous year's restated figures due to first-time application of IFRS 8 ('Operating Segments')

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-10-25T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG will announce its full year sales figures of fiscal year 2009/10, ended August 31, 2010, on Nov 4, 2010.

New chocolate innovation with Stevia extract: No added sugar, but with familiar, great taste

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-10-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut has developed a no sugar added chocolate with an extract from the Stevia plant.

Barry Callebaut and Kraft Foods sign global supply agreement

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-09-09T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT), the world’s second largest food company and a global leader in confectionery, today announced the signing of a long-term global master product agreement.

Barry Callebaut welcomes decision of SIX Swiss Exchange Sanction Commission

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-07-20T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG welcomes the decision by the Sanction Commission of SIX Swiss Exchange announced today

Barry Callebaut reports sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2009/10

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-06-30T12:00:00+0000

Further acceleration in volume growth

Barry Callebaut inaugurates its first chocolate factory in South America: Intention to become the No 1 chocolate supplier to Brazil’s fast-growing food service industry

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-05-27T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut inaugurates its first chocolate factory in South America

Follow the World of the Finest Belgian Chocolate at the World Expo in Shanghai

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-04-30T12:00:00+0000

Experience what promises to be one of the main attractions at the Belgian Pavilion in Shanghai online!

Barry Callebaut reports results for the first six months of fiscal year 2009/10: Strong growth continues

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-04-01T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut reports results for the first six months of fiscal year 2009/10

Barry Callebaut and Malaysian Cocoa Board to cooperate on developing superior quality cocoa and chocolate from Malaysia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-03-16T12:00:00+0000

Collaborative research project aiming to improve the quality of cocoa and chocolate in Malaysia

Chocolate industry leaders sign agreement, align on path towards increasing consumer availability & consistency of beneficial cocoa flavanols

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-02-15T12:00:00+0000

Cooperation expected to yield a standard for active natural cocoa compounds

A unique and very special partnership between Godiva, Guylian, Neuhaus and Barry Callebaut for the World Expo Shanghai 2010

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-02-11T12:00:00+0000

Unique partnership between world-famous Belgian chocolate brands

Barry Callebaut confirms strong growth in demand for certified cocoa and chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-01-28T12:00:00+0000

Contributing to a more sustainable cocoa sector while meeting the needs of today’s consumers

Barry Callebaut reports sales for the first three months of fiscal year 2009/10: Maintaining strong top-line growth

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-01-13T12:00:00+0000

Good sales volume development: up 7.2%

Barry Callebaut: first-time application of IFRS 8 ('Operating Segments') incl. previous year's restated figures

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2010-01-07T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG will announce its key sales figures for the first three months of fiscal year 2009/10, ended November 30, 2009, on January 13, 2010.

Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Spanish chocolate maker Chocovic

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-12-23T12:00:00+0000

Closing of transaction

Annual General Meeting 2009 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-12-08T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

ACTICOA® chocolate significantly improves skin elasticity

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-11-17T12:00:00+0000

Recent study provides evidence of the ACTICOA® chocolate’s anti-aging properties

ACTICOA® products have proven hydration effect on the skin

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-11-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut unveils the results of a new study into the anti-aging properties of its range of ACTICOA® products

Barry Callebaut reports full-year results for fiscal year 2008/09 ended August 31, 2009

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-11-12T12:00:00+0000

Delivering strong top-line and bottom-line growth

Barry Callebaut to acquire Spanish chocolate maker Chocovic

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-11-04T12:00:00+0000

Expanding the company’s core business

Barry Callebaut joins UTZ CERTIFIED Cocoa Program

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-10-28T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut joins a number of other companies and NGOs all of whom are working with UTZ CERTIFIED towards sustainability in mainstream cocoa production.

World Cocoa Foundation announces launch of Cocoa Livelihoods Program in Ghana

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-10-19T12:00:00+0000

FiveYear Program to Reach Nearly 60,000 Smallholder Farmers in Ghana

Barry Callebaut’s ACTICOA™ chocolate helps to protect the skin from UV light

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-09-17T12:00:00+0000

An independent study conducted by the London University of the Arts has revealed that eating chocolate rich in flavanols can significantly help to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Barry Callebaut and Natra terminate their negotiations

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-09-09T12:00:00+0000

Possible integration of Barry Callebaut’s European consumer business into Natra

Natra publishes prospectus relating to its capital increase – update on negotiations between Barry Callebaut and Natra

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-06-25T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut is currently negotiating with Spanish Natra S.A. the binding terms and conditions of the business combination and ancillary agreements relating to the planned combination of their European consumer chocolate businesses

Barry Callebaut acquires Danish vending mix company Eurogran A/S

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-06-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut signed an agreement with MISP Holding to acquire 100% of the shares of its subsidiary Eurogran A/S, with immediate effect.

Barry Callebaut negotiations with Natra regarding combination of European consumer chocolate businesses on track

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-06-02T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Natra are now negotiating the binding terms and conditions of the business combination and ancillary agreements

Barry Callebaut appoints David S. Johnson as President and CEO Americas – Massimo Garavaglia to return to Europe as President Western Europe

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-04-17T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors has appointed David S. Johnson to the position of President and CEO Americas and member of the Senior Management Team

Barry Callebaut reports results for first six months of fiscal year 2008/09

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-04-02T12:00:00+0000

Increased profitability in recessionary markets

CEO Patrick De Maeseneire to leave after 7 years – Juergen B. Steinemann appointed new CEO of Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-04-02T12:00:00+0000

After seven years with Barry Callebaut CEO Patrick De Maeseneire has decided to leave Barry Callebaut

Expanding business in South America: Barry Callebaut signed distribution agreement with leading agribusiness company Bunge in Brazil

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-04-02T12:00:00+0000

Expanding business in South America

Hershey to buy Van Houten Singapore consumer business from Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-03-11T12:00:00+0000

Divestiture of its Van Houten consumer chocolate business in Asia will allow Barry Callebaut to focus on its activities with industrial and gourmet customers in the region

Natra and Barry Callebaut sign a memorandum of understanding regarding the combination of their European consumer chocolate businesses

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-03-03T12:00:00+0000

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding whereby Barry Callebaut would transfer its consumer chocolate division, Stollwerck, to Natra

New study shows antidepressant properties of cocoa flavanols

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-02-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut reveals new study on mood lifting effects of cocoa

World Cocoa Foundation and Leading Chocolate Industry Companies Partner with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Significantly Improve Cocoa Farmer Livelihoods in West Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-02-19T12:00:00+0000

Five-Year, $40 Million Investment to Focus on Increasing Cocoa Farmer Knowledge, Marketing Efficiency and Incomes

Functional chocolate to drive market growth in 2009 and beyond: Barry Callebaut’s ACTICOA™ conquers chocolate market

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-01-30T12:00:00+0000

Functional chocolate to drive market growth in 2009 and beyond

Barry Callebaut reports sales for first three months of fiscal year 2008/09: Barry Callebaut continues sales growth in a tough economic environment

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-01-21T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut continues sales growth in a tough economic environment

Barry Callebaut opens brand new 100,000 tonne chocolate factory in Mexico

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2009-01-15T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut opens a new state-of-the-art chocolate factory in Monterrey, Mexico, representing its third largest chocolate production facility worldwide

Barry Callebaut reports full-year results for fiscal year 2007/08 ended August 31, 2008

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-11-06T12:00:00+0000

Dynamic business growth, targets confirmed

Barry Callebaut – making a difference for Africa

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-10-29T12:00:00+0000

Local projects to strengthen the cocoa industry

Barry Callebaut opens factory for frozen pastry - “haute patisserie” in Spain

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-10-16T12:00:00+0000

Broadening range of convenience products for professionals

Barry Callebaut opens ‘Center of Excellence’ for compounds at its factory in Dijon, France

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-10-09T12:00:00+0000

The new ’Center of Excellence’ will focus on research into compounds and fillings and also on the development of new product applications.

First United States Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-09-25T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut CEO, Patrick De Maeseneire, and the company’s team of Technical Advisors opened the doors to the first United States Chocolate Academy yesterday with an official ribbon cutting and celebration of the company’s brands and products.

Barry Callebaut: introducing healthy indulgence

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-09-22T12:00:00+0000

Meeting growing demand for functional chocolate

Barry Callebaut opens its first Chocolate Academy in Russia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-09-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut today inaugurated a state-of-the-art, Chocolate Academy in Chekhov, near Moscow

Award-winning French pastry chef to join new Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Chicago

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-08-12T12:00:00+0000

Award-winning French pasty chef Jerome Landrieu will join the company’s newest Chocolate Academy – the first in the United States – which will open in Chicago next month

Barry Callebaut opens its first Chocolate Academy in India

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-08-08T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announced the opening of its first, state-of the art, Chocolate Academy in Mumbai, India.

Tiger Brands to buy Chococam from Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-07-24T12:00:00+0000

Tiger Brands Limited, South Africa’s leading branded food and healthcare company, announced its intention to acquire 74.7% of the shares of consumer chocolate manufacturer Chococam in Cameroon from Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut’s rebalanced chocolate range with improved nutritional profile finds fast customer acceptance

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-07-09T12:00:00+0000

Focus on a new generation of innovative chocolate

Barry Callebaut opens its first innovation center in the United States at chocolate factory in Pennsauken, N.J.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-07-03T12:00:00+0000

State-of-the-art innovation center will focus on researching and developing new chocolate products and applications for U.S. customers

Barry Callebaut reports sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2007/08

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-07-01T12:00:00+0000

Dynamic sales growth

Barry Callebaut Netherlands opens its new Chocolate Academy in Zundert

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-05-30T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut opens its 12th Chocolate Academy in Zundert (Brabant) at the Luijckx premises belonging to Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut presents tempting combinations of origin chocolates and classic wine

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-05-09T12:00:00+0000

24 origin chocolates matched with classic wines

Barry Callebaut to buy a 60%-stake in KLK Cocoa in Malaysia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-04-30T12:00:00+0000

Successful closing of transaction with Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad

Barry Callebaut and Biolands to replicate tested smallholder cocoa program

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-04-16T12:00:00+0000

Committed to a sustainable, responsible cocoa industry

Barry Callebaut reports results for first six months of fiscal year 2007/08

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Strong sales growth, investing in the future

Barry Callebaut to further expand its footprint in Asia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-03-31T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to buy a 60%-stake in KL-Kepong Cocoa Products Sdn Bhd from Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad in Malaysia

Barry Callebaut consumer survey shows: Chocolate lovers seek new taste experiences and display an appetite for premium chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-03-19T12:00:00+0000

More than one in three consumers in Western Europe and the U.S. have recently changed their chocolate eating behavior in favor of premium chocolate

Barry Callebaut to open its first Chocolate Academy in the United States in September 2008

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-03-04T12:00:00+0000

A passion for chocolate

Barry Callebaut international consumer survey shows: Chocolate lovers want functional chocolate with proven health benefits!

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-02-27T12:00:00+0000

About 1 in 4 consumers interested in functional chocolate with additional physical or emotional health benefits, according to an international survey by Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut reports sales for first three months of fiscal year 2007/08

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-01-22T12:00:00+0000

Strong sales growth

Barry Callebaut acquires production capacity in Japan

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-01-10T12:00:00+0000

Successful closing of transaction with Morinaga

Inauguration of Barry Callebaut’s chocolate factory in China

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2008-01-09T12:00:00+0000

Intention to grow sales out of China by six times by 2012

Barry Callebaut closes acquisition of FPI cocoa factory in Philadelphia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-12-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced today the closing of its acquisition of 100% of Food Processing International, Inc. (FPI) in the United States, as announced in October 2007.

Barry Callebaut offers largest selection of origin chocolates

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-12-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut presents the largest selection of origin chocolates of any chocolate maker, offering more than 40 different varieties made from the finest and rarest cocoa beans

Annual General Meeting 2007 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-11-29T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut launches first probiotic chocolate on industrial scale in partnership with Lal’food

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-11-28T12:00:00+0000

Chocolate that helps to maintain a healthy intestinal balance

Closing of Brach’s sale to Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company Inc.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-11-15T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut finalizes sale of U.S. subsidiary

Barry Callebaut launches new ACTICOA™ cocoa powder

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-10-09T12:00:00+0000

New cocoa powder allows minimum intake for maximum health benefits of antioxidants

Barry Callebaut acquires cocoa factory in Philadelphia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-10-05T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Food Processing International, Inc. (FPI), a cocoa processing company in Eddystone near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. FPI owns a factory with a capacity for cocoa liquor production of 25,000 metric tons per year. Financed by a group of private investors, the factory started production in 2006 and is now fully operational.

Barry Callebaut obtains dentists’ endorsement for its newly developed tooth friendly chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-09-28T12:00:00+0000

New chocolate combining health and indulgence

Barry Callebaut to gain a strong foothold in Japan by acquiring production capacities from Morinaga

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-09-26T12:00:00+0000

Strategic alliance between Barry Callebaut and Morinaga in Japan

Inauguration of Barry Callebaut’s chocolate factory in Russia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-09-18T12:00:00+0000

Intention to triple sales in Russia within 3 years

Brach’s Candy to be sold to Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company Inc.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-09-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut completes strategic review of U.S. subsidiary and announced its intention to sell its U.S. consumer confectionery business Brach’s to Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company Inc.

Barry Callebaut expands its operations in Ivory Coast

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-07-24T12:00:00+0000

Significant increase of cocoa processing capacities in Ivory Coast

Barry Callebaut and Hershey complete strategic agreement

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-07-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Hershey complete strategic agreement

Barry Callebaut to open sales office & Chocolate Academy in Mumbai, India

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-07-13T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut enters attractive Indian chocolate market

Barry Callebaut successfully places bond

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-07-04T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut increases financial flexibility

Barry Callebaut takes over Dijon factory, San Sisto production line

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-07-02T12:00:00+0000

Successful closing of transaction with Nestlé

Barry Callebaut reports sales for first nine months of fiscal year 2006/07

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-06-28T12:00:00+0000

Sustained strong sales

Barry Callebaut announces increased co-operation with Cadbury Schweppes

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-06-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, Cadbury Schweppes expand outsourcing cooperation

Barry Callebaut opens new North American Head Office in Chicago

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-06-12T12:00:00+0000

Chicago selected for its central location, which will give world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and industrial chocolate greater access to its customers throughout the United States

Barry Callebaut presents findings on cocoa research

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-05-21T12:00:00+0000

Cocoa bean fermentation key to chocolate taste

The world’s largest chocolate factory switches to “green energy”

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-05-16T12:00:00+0000

Biofuel installation at Barry Callebaut’s production site in Belgium

Hershey and Barry Callebaut announce strategic supply and innovation partnership

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-04-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to supply a minimum of 80,000 tons per year of chocolate and finished products to Hershey under long-term global agreement

Barry Callebaut funds research into health enhancing chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-04-23T12:00:00+0000

Developing special chocolate for diabetics

Barry Callebaut reports results for first six months of fiscal year 2006/07

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Continued dynamic growth

Major cooperation between Barry Callebaut and Nestlé in Europe

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-02-15T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to expand production capacity in Italy, France – long-term supply agreement

Barry Callebaut inaugurates second cocoa bean processing line in Tema factory in Ghana

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-02-08T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Ghana - Expansion story

Results of European consumer survey by Barry Callebaut predict fast-growing demand for healthy chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-01-29T12:00:00+0000

1 in 3 Europeans want chocolate with health benefits

Barry Callebaut reports sales for first quarter of fiscal year 2006/07

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-01-18T12:00:00+0000

Strong organic sales growth sustained

Exciting new research points to the potentially life-prolonging effects of Barry Callebaut’s ACTICOA™ chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2007-01-17T12:00:00+0000

chocolate that makes you live longer

Barry Callebaut at the ISM 2007 in Cologne

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-12-13T12:00:00+0000

Innovations in chocolate: the seducing power of taste and health

Annual General Meeting 2006 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-12-07T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut is building a new CHF 20 million chocolate factory near Shanghai

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-11-28T12:00:00+0000

Laying of foundation stone for factory in China

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-11-28T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut is building a new CHF 20 million chocolate factory near Shanghai

Barry Callebaut appoints Olaf Blank as Vice President Consumer Products Europe

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-11-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has appointed Olaf Blank (born 1951) as Vice President Consumer Products Europe

Barry Callebaut launches new website

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-11-08T12:00:00+0000

Discover how healthy pure indulgence can be on www.acticoa.com

Barry Callebaut reports results for fiscal year 2005/06

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-11-02T12:00:00+0000

Sustained profit growth

Barry Callebaut reports results for first nine months of fiscal year 2005/06

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-06-29T12:00:00+0000

Very strong third quarter

Laying of foundation stone for factory in Russia

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-04-19T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut is building a new CHF 25 million chocolate factory near Moscow

Barry Callebaut reports results for first six months of fiscal year 2005/06

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-04-10T12:00:00+0000

Continued strong profit growth

Barry Callebaut reports results for first quarter of fiscal year 2005/06

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2006-01-11T12:00:00+0000

Good start into new fiscal year

Annual General Meeting 2005 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-12-08T12:00:00+0000

All motions approved by shareholders

Barry Callebaut confirms the power of polyphenols in chocolate

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-11-29T12:00:00+0000

FIE 2005: Launch of new chocolates rich in healthy polyphenols

Barry Village - commitment to local community

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-11-25T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut inaugurates employee housing development in Ghana

Barry Callebaut appoints Hans P. Vriens Chief Innovation Officer

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-11-10T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut AG has appointed Hans P. Vriens (born 1965) to the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer and member of the Management Team

Barry Callebaut reports results for fiscal year 2004/05

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-11-10T12:00:00+0000

Strong volume and profit growth

Barry Callebaut Unveils New $20 Million Chocolate Factory in Napa Valley, California

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-10-25T12:00:00+0000

New Plant Represents Company’s First Production Facility on U.S. West Coast

Barry Callebaut signs new revolving credit facility of EUR 850 million

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-08-29T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, said today that it has signed the previously announced Revolving Credit Facility with a group of 15 banks.

Factory expansion

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-08-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to double its cocoa grinding capacity in Ghana

Barry Callebaut reports results for first nine months of fiscal year 2004/05

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-07-08T12:00:00+0000

Continued strong volume and net profit growth

Haus Bella Vista von neuer Pächterin Barry Callebaut feierlich eingeweiht

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-06-10T12:00:00+0000

Der Weg ins Management führt über Schloss Marbach

Transformation of legal structure – personnel changes

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-04-25T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut accelerates the integration of Stollwerck AG

Geographic expansion in growth markets

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut to open factory on U.S. West Coast

Barry Callebaut develops ACTICOA process for the preservation of valuable polyphenols in cocoa beans

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut develops ACTICOA process for the preservation of valuable polyphenols in cocoa beans

Barry Callebaut to open factory on U.S. West Coast

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut today announced the opening of a chocolate factory in American Canyon, Napa County, California, to better meet the needs of its rapidly growing customer base on the West Coast.

Barry Callebaut appoints Charles D. Haak President & Chief Operating Officer of Brach’s Confections, Inc.

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-03-08T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut AG, has appointed Charles D. Haak to the position of President & Chief Operating Officer of its American subsidiary, Brach’s Confections.

Barry Callebaut reports results for first quarter of fiscal year 2004/05

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2005-01-13T12:00:00+0000

Satisfactory result in light of lower margins in Cocoa and Consumer businesses

Annual General Meeting 2004 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-12-08T12:00:00+0000

All proposals of the Board of Directors approved

Barry Callebaut reports results for fiscal year 2003/04

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-11-10T12:00:00+0000

Strong operating and net profit growth

Haus Bella Vista feiert Richtfest

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-09-30T12:00:00+0000

Erweiterung von Schloss Marbach macht Fortschritte

Barry Callebaut announces full integration of operations

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-09-10T12:00:00+0000

Accelerating strategy implementation

Closing of AM Foods acquisition by Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-09-02T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced today the closing of its acquisition of Scandinavia-based AM Foods K/S.

Barry Callebaut acquires AM Foods from Arla Foods

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-07-05T12:00:00+0000

New major player in Vending Mix products to emerge

Barry Callebaut reports results for first nine months of fiscal year 2003/04

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-07-05T12:00:00+0000

Solid organic growth in all business units

Barry Callebaut engagiert sich zu Ostern im Kinderspital Zürich und im Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-04-07T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, der weltweit führende Hersteller von qualitativ hochwertigen Kakao- und Schokoladenprodukten, engagiert sich am Kinderspital Zürich und am Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB) mit einer Oster-Aktion.

Barry Callebaut reports results for first six months of fiscal year 2003/04

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-04-01T12:00:00+0000

Solid sales and earnings growth

Neue Pächterin reicht Baubewilligung ein

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-03-24T12:00:00+0000

Schloss Marbach soll ausgebaut werden

ISM 2004

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-02-02T12:00:00+0000

Chocolate for the professional

Stollwerck goes into 2004 with a clear focus

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-02-02T12:00:00+0000

Stollwerck AG, headquartered in Cologne and a subsidiary of Barry Callebaut is presenting itself at this year's ISM, the International Sweets and Biscuits Trade Fair from 1 to 4 February 2004.

Brach's Moves Home Office to Dallas, Texas

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-01-22T12:00:00+0000

Brach's Confections, Inc., maker of the nation's topselling jelly-bean and candy-corn brands, this week announced the relocation of its home office from Woodridge, Illinois, to Dallas.

Barry Callebaut AG reports results for first quarter of fiscal year 2003/04

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2004-01-07T12:00:00+0000

Double-digit operating and net profit growth

Annual General Meeting 2003 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-12-10T12:00:00+0000

The ordinary Annual General Meeting of Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, was held on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, in Zurich under the chairmanship of Andreas Schmid, Chairman of the Board, and adopted every motion proposed by the Board.

Barry Callebaut AG - Successful fiscal year 2002/03

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-11-11T12:00:00+0000

Strong operational improvements, dividend increase

Closing of Brach's acquisition by Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-09-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG announced today the closing of its acquisition of U.S.-based Brach’s Confections Holding, Inc.

Barry Callebaut further expands its consumer business

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-09-01T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut announces acquisition of U.S.-based Brach’s Confections Hold-ing, Inc. – Building platform for global consumer business – Moving to two-pillar business model

Barry Callebaut AG publishes nine-month 2002/03 results

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-07-01T12:00:00+0000

Sustained growth in chocolate sales volumes despite a stagnating market

Squeeze-Out at Stollwerck AG temporarily halted

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-06-17T12:00:00+0000

A lawsuit has been filed against the resolution to squeeze out the minority shareholders in exchange for cash compensation of EUR 295.00 per share which was passed by the annual general meeting of Stollwerck AG shareholders on April 30, 2003.

Barry Callebaut appoints Richard Crux to President Consumer Products

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-05-09T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has appointed Richard Crux as a new member of its Senior Management Team effective May 15, 2003.

Barry Callebaut appoints Dieter A. Enkelmann as CFO

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-04-29T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has appointed Dieter A. Enkelmann to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company.

Joel M. Dupont named Director International Sales for Barry Callebaut's Consumer Products business unit

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-04-22T12:00:00+0000

Joel M. Dupont has been promoted to Director International Sales for Barry Callebaut’s Consumer Products business unit effective immediately.

Strong sales and earnings growth continued in first half of 2002/03

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-04-09T12:00:00+0000

With a further increase in both sales and net profit in the first six months of fiscal 2002/03 ended February 28, 2003, Barry Callebaut AG confirmed its growth potential.

Stollwerck AG's last public meeting

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-03-21T12:00:00+0000

Stollwerck AG today publishes the invitation to the general meeting of shareholders on April 30, 2003.

Barry Callebaut issues EUR165M 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-03-18T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Services N.V., a wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Barry Callebaut AG, priced a EUR165m senior subordinated notes issue on Friday, March 7, 2003.

Strong sales and earnings growth in first quarter 2002/03

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-02-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG announced today results for the three-month period ended November 30, 2002.

Barry Callebaut announces proposed Offering of approximately EUR150m Senior Subordinated Notes

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-02-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG today announced that through a subsidiary it is proposing to make an offering of senior subordinated notes of approximately EUR150 million.

Barry Callebaut to acquire Dutch-Belgian chocolate group Luijckx

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-02-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has signed an agreement with Graverboom B.V. to acquire the Dutch-Belgian chocolate company Luijckx Beheer B.V.

Stollwerck AG plans to relocate Gubor production activities

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2003-01-30T12:00:00+0000

Closure of production in Muenstertal and Muellheim

Annual General Meeting of 2002 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-12-11T12:00:00+0000

Shareholders adopted every motion

Barry Callebaut AG - Successful fiscal year 2001/2002

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-11-12T12:00:00+0000

3% sales growth, 5% profit increase, dividend increase

Acceptance period for the public offer to the minority shareholders of Stollwerck AG has expired

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-10-24T12:00:00+0000

Following the expiration of the acceptance period for the mandatory public offer to the minority shareholders of Stollwerck AG, Barry Callebaut AG now owns 98.66% of Stollwerck AG’s share capital

Successful closing of Stollwerck acquisition by Barry Callebaut

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-08-06T12:00:00+0000

After receiving the necessary approvals from antitrust authorities, Barry Callebaut AG announced today the closing of its acquisition of Cologne-based Stollwerck AG through its German subsidiary, Van Houten Beteiligungs AG & Co. KG, Norderstedt.

Barry Callebaut and Stollwerck joining forces

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-04-26T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has acquired the Cologne-based Stollwerck Group.

Barry Callebaut proposes plant closure in Bussum, Netherlands

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG is in discussions with the Works Council, the Dutch unions and the European Works Council about the proposed closure of its cocoa processing factory in Bussum, Netherlands.

Barry Callebaut AG negotiating with German Imhoff Industrie-Holding AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-04-11T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG is in negotiations with Imhoff Industrie-Holding AG about the possible acquisition of Stollwerck AG.

Stable Net Profit in First Semester 2002

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-04-09T12:00:00+0000

Operating profit (EBIT) of CHF 104.6 million and net profit of CHF 67.2 million at prior-year levels despite tougher business environment

Barry Callebaut appoints Patrick G. De Maeseneire as new CEO as of June 1, 2002

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-02-05T12:00:00+0000

Separation of strategic and operational management in the interests of corporate governance

Tax issue in Ivory Coast settled: Barry Callebaut AG reaches mutually acceptable solution

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2002-01-07T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut AG reached a mutually acceptable solution with the Government of the Ivory Coast concerning a tax claim against its local subsidiary, Société Africaine de Cacao

Annual General Meeting 2001 of Barry Callebaut AG

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2001-12-13T12:00:00+0000

Shareholders adopted every motion

Barry Callebaut to separate strategic and operational management

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2001-12-10T12:00:00+0000

The Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut AG has decided to separate the functions and responsibilities of chairman and chief executive officer.

Barry Callebaut with substantial sales growth and marked increase in net income

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2001-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut was able to achieve very positive results for the first half of the current business year.

Successful expansion in 1999/2000 financial year

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2000-11-14T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut increases operating profit by 14 percent

Barry Callebaut sells Gummi Bear Factory assets to Mederer GmbH

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2000-09-18T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut will sell its Gummi Bear Factory assets located in Boizenburg and Hagenow, Germany to Mederer GmbH.

Barry Callebaut Half-Year Results 1999/2000

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 2000-04-03T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut reports a net sales increase of 4 % to CHF 1.23 billion for the first six months of the business year 1999/2000.

Barry Callebaut strengthens global market share

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1999-11-16T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world leader in specialty chocolate, reports a volume growth in core products of 8.5% to 607,745 metric tons.

Barry Callebaut acquires Nestlé's Italian industrial chocolate activities

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1999-10-15T12:00:00+0000

Long term agreement to supply Nestlé subsidiaries

Barry Callebaut - Half year results 1998/99 - Increased sales volumes in flat market

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1999-04-06T12:00:00+0000

Increased sales volumes in a flat market

Barry Callebaut to integrate North American Operations at fewer production sites

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1999-02-24T12:00:00+0000

Cost benefits and optimized quality control

Barry Callebaut plans to acquire Chadler Group

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1999-02-10T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut, the world's leading producer of industrial specialty chocolate, has signed a letter of intent to acquire all of the shares of Brazilian cocoa grinder Chadler Industrial da Bahia SA, together with its 100% subsidiary Chadler (USA) Inc. subject to a satisfactory due diligence review of Chadler.

Barry Callebaut plans to acquire Carma-Pfister AG, the leading Swiss specialty chocolate manufacturer

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1999-01-18T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut and Carma-Pfister announce today the signing of a take-over agreement. Both parties have agreed on a due diligence process and expect to conclude the transaction on March 1, 1999.

Barry Callebaut shows strong profit growth

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1998-11-17T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut shows strong profit growth

Barry Callebaut Group acquires assets of Van Leer Chocolate Corporation

raphael_wermuth@barry-callebaut.com — 1998-07-16T12:00:00+0000

Barry Callebaut Group, the world leading cocoa processor and producer of industrial chocolate, has closed the purchase of the assets of Van Leer Chocolate Corporation, a US manufacturer of high quality chocolate products.