FAQ

This section lists questions and answers addressing basic information about Barry Callebaut, cocoa and chocolate, as well as related business topics. Select one of the categories below to see the list of questions.

Business ethics

What does Barry Callebaut do to ensure it conducts business in an ethical manner?

How does Barry Callebaut address the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act?

Food issues

Does Barry Callebaut use vegetable fats for the production of chocolate?

Does the 'K' on the wrapper of certain Barry Callebaut products stand for kosher?

How does Barry Callebaut comply with the EU Directive on GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) Labeling that came into force in April 2004?

What is 'organic' chocolate?

What is Barry Callebaut's position on genetically modified foods? Does Barry Callebaut use genetically modified raw materials?

What is Fairtrade chocolate?

Food safety

Are you able to trace the exact cause if something goes wrong with one of your products?

Do you have an allergen policy? What does it cover? Does it include intolerants?

How do I know that the product I buy is safe for me if I have allergies?

How do you ensure the safety of your products?

What hygiene practices are followed in your production facilities?

Jobs and training

What training and development opportunities do you offer?

Quality and environment

What does Barry Callebaut do to protect the environment?

Strategy and financials

How do you succeed in growing faster than the market average?

What is Barry Callebaut's strategy?

What is the 'combined cocoa ratio'?

Do higher raw material prices impact your profitability?

What is Barry Callebaut's fiscal year?

How do I buy and sell shares?

How can I find the share price?

What is the registered share capital?

What is the nominal value of the Barry Callebaut share?

How can I check my shareholding?

May I vote by proxy at the General Meeting?

How many shareholders are there in Barry Callebaut and where are they located?

What is a Barry Callebaut Treasury Share ?

When was Barry Callebaut first publicly traded?

Dividends

What is Barry Callebaut’s dividend policy?

When is the Barry Callebaut dividend paid?

What is the ex-dividend date?

What will be the amount of the next dividend?

Why is there a reduction of nominal value instead of a normal dividend ?

FAQ