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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.