As part of its innovation strategy Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has opened a new ‘Center of Excellence’ at its factory in Dijon, France. The new ’Center of Excellence’ will focus on research into compounds and fillings and also on the development of new product applications. The ‘Center of Excellence’ in Dijon complements Barry Callebaut’s existing global ‘Centers of Excellence’ located in Wieze, Belgium (specialized in chocolate and chocolate applications) and in Louviers, France (focusing on cocoa and semi-finished products).
News releases
Barry Callebaut opens ‘Center of Excellence’ for compounds at its factory in Dijon, France
Oct
09, 2008
Barry Callebaut opens its first Chocolate Academy in India
Aug
08, 2008
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality cocoa and chocolate products, today announced the opening of its first, state-of the art, Chocolate Academy in Mumbai, India. The move demonstrates the company’s commitment to building its business and strengthening relationships with chocolatiers and chefs in the country.
Tiger Brands to buy Chococam from Barry Callebaut
Jul
24, 2008
Tiger Brands Limited, South Africa’s leading branded food and healthcare company, announced today its intention to acquire 74.7% of the shares of consumer chocolate manufacturer Chococam in Cameroon from Barry Callebaut. The remaining 25.3% of the shares are held by a number of small private shareholders.
Barry Callebaut reports sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2007/08(1): Dynamic sales growth
Jul
01, 2008
Barry Callebaut AG today published its key sales figures for the first nine months of fiscal year 2007/08 ended May 31, 2008.
Barry Callebaut to buy a 60%-stake in KLK Cocoa in Malaysia: Successful closing of transaction with Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
Apr
30, 2008
After receiving the necessary approval of the Ministry of International Trade & Industry of Malaysia, Barry Callebaut announced today the closing of its acquisition of a 60%- stake in KLK Cocoa in Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (www.klkcp.com.my ).