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Recognized as a leader in managing ESG risks by Sustainalytics for the third consecutive year

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 –

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

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 –

At Barry Callebaut, our mission is to make sustainable chocolate the norm by 2025. As part of our Forever Chocolate plan we have a commitment on all ingredients that go into our chocolate. This means taking into account the sustainability of every aspect of our supply chain, including coconuts. Coconut is a key ingredient in many of our products, which is why we decided to develop a coconut sustainability framework to drive change in this industry.

We Are Family

Patrick De Maeseneire, Chairman of Barry Callebaut

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 –

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 25 year Anniversary Story - Picture of Patrick de Maeseneire

Barry Callebaut at a glance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 –

Some important milestones in the Barry Callebaut Group's history

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Sustainability pays off

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 – Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG on course for success
Waldenbuch, January 26, 2022 - Is stinginess really not cool anymore? Based on the experience of Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, what current surveys suggest for milk or meat products also seems to apply to chocolate:

Holiday feeling squared

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 – 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

The cherry almond takes us on a fascinating journey to Japan. She invites us to immerse ourselves in this mysterious culture and be enchanted by the bewitching beauty of the sakura, the Japanese cherry blossom. Everyone who likes it fruity should definitely try the cherry almond: The crunchy whole milk chocolate is filled with a sour cherry cream (41%), which is refined with a light note of bitter almonds. The combination with chopped almonds (2.5%) promises an outstanding taste experience.

Salted Caramel - an American dream

Best in the World

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 – RITTER SPORT RECOGNIZED WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT AWARD 2021
Waldenbuch / Paris, December 2021. - This year's Sustainability Report Awards were presented at a festive ceremony last Friday in Paris. One of the international award winners is Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, which received the "Best in the World" award in the cocoa category for its sustainability report for the second time in a row.

¡Fiesta de Cacao!

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 – A REASON TO CELEBRATE: THE NEW CACAOVIDA COCOA FRUIT SECCO
Cheers to life! At the end of November 2021, CacaoVida will launch the first Secco cocoa fruit. Unlike conventional Secco, this is not made from grapes, but from the juice of the fresh cocoa fruit. This makes it a real product innovation and once again shows the diversity and great potential of the cocoa fruit. The unique, slightly fruity drink embodies pure joie de vivre and gives every occasion that certain something.

Innovative and sustainable

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 28, 2022 – THE NEW RITTER SPORT CHOCOLATE CENTER
Waldenbuch, November 2021 - After almost three years of construction, Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG is opening the extension to its chocolate headquarters. The state-of-the-art, sustainable building is currently being certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). It is a clear commitment to the Waldenbuch site and, with a volume of around 20 million euros, an important investment in the future of the chocolate manufacturer.

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