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Barry Callebaut is strengthening its presence in Scandinavia by acquiring ASM Foods AB in Sweden from Carletti A/S of Denmark. The transaction includes a specialty factory in Mjölby, focused on the production of specialty compound chocolate, fillings and inclusions. This acquisition will add a total production capacity of 35,000 tonnes.

In its first quarter of fiscal year 2012/13 (ended November 30, 2012), Barry Callebaut significantly outpaced the global chocolate market with an overall sales volume growth of +8.3%. All Regions contributed to this growth.

Jean-Francois Suteau was named the 2013 U.S. Chocolate Master at the final competition in Chicago, hosted by Cacao Barry^®, Callebaut^® and Carma^®, the gourmet chocolate brands of Barry Callebaut.

Barry Callebaut will be present at the upcoming ISM trade exhibition in Cologne, Germany from January 27 to January 30, 2013 (Booth C 10 D19). Visitors of the ISM will experience how Barry Callebaut responds to new consumer preferences, tastes, and values. As a pro-active solution-provider, Barry Callebaut is fully prepared for the growth opportunities already today: the company will not only present which trends will become most important for the chocolate world, but also how its unique, varied product range tap into these new opportunities. 

Cacao Barry^®, the premium French chocolate brand, has selected five finalists to vie for Chocolatier of the Year in 2013 in the 3^rd annual L’Art du Chocolatier Challenge™, an “all chocolate” competition that encourages creativity and expertise in designing and executing original creations.