The Board of Directors has appointed Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and as member of the Executive Committee, effective October 1, 2021. Masha Vis-Mertens, currently Vice President Operations & Supply Chain EMEA, is succeeding Isabelle Esser, who has decided to pursue her career outside the Barry Callebaut Group.
Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company in Belgium
- Strengthening of Barry Callebaut’s manufacturing capabilities in the growing market of highly customized chocolate specialties and decorations
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations. The integration will start as of now.
Hershey and Barry Callebaut extend strategic supply agreement
Today, The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, and Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the extension of their strategic supply partnership originally signed in 2007.
Recognized as a leader in managing ESG risks by Sustainalytics for the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, Sustainalytics has recognized Barry Callebaut as an industry leader in the management of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks in our supply chain. Our position in the top 3 once again confirms that we are consistently leading, not only in the chocolate and cocoa sector, but also in comparison to our peers in the broader food industry.
Spearheading sustainability in the coconut industry
We Are Family
We Are Family, the 1979 song by Sister Sledge, will make the perfect soundtrack to the Barry Callebaut Family story. The lyrics capture the spirit of family, entrepreneurism and optimism that’s grown the business from a European dream to a global leader in 25 years:
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of this world's delight
High hopes we have for the future
And our goal is in sight
Barry Callebaut at a glance
This is Barry Callebaut -
We are shaping the world of chocolate and cocoa!
- We employ more than 12,500 people operating out of more than 40 countries
- We run more than 60 production facilities and 25 CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Centers across the globe
- We generated annual sales of about CHF 7.2 billion (EUR 6.6 billion / USD 7.9 billion) in fiscal year 2020/21
- We have comprehensive competencies in the art of making chocolate and cocoa products - from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, inc
Some important milestones in the Barry Callebaut Group's history
2021
- Launch of “#oneBC”, Barry Callebaut’s new Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
- Recognized by CDP as Supplier Engagement Leader, for second consecutive year
- Announcement of
Sustainability pays off
Holiday feeling squared
With the new Fernweh Edition 2022, Ritter Sport awakens the desire to travel
Waldenbuch, January 2022 – This year once again, Ritter Sport is taking its fans to distant countries and offering them the perfect little chocolate break from everyday life. Highlights of the Fernweh Edition 2022 are the two new 100 gram varieties Kirsch Almond and Salted Caramel.
Konnichiwa: cherry and almond