News releases

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 ).

Committed to a sustainable, responsible cocoa industry: Barry Callebaut and Biolands to replicate tested smallholder cocoa program

Apr 16, 2008
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has acquired a 49% stake in Biolands, Africa’s largest exporter of certified organic cocoa based in Tanzania, after purchasing 100% of Biolands’ top-grade cocoa for the past eight years.