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SWITZERLAND: Barry Callebaut boosted by cocoa acquisition

Barry Callebaut has booked an increase in first-half sales and earnings, boosted by the contribution of the cocoa business it acquired from Petra Foods last year.

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AFRICA: Industry in new cocoa sustainability pledge

Hershey, Mars and Nestle - plus cocoa suppliers Barry Callebaut and Cargill - are among 12 companies to set up a new industry initiative to "accelerate" efforts to make farming in west Africa "more...

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FREE-FROM EXPO: Sugar-free Cavalier eyes mainstream with brand refresh

Belgian chocolate maker Cavalier plans to rebrand its range of all-natural sugar-free chocolates to extend its mainstream appeal and increase the prominence of the brand message

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NETHERLANDS: Barry Callebaut "mulls Zaandam office closure"

Chocolate make Barry Callebaut is reportedly planning the closure of its Zaandam office in the Netherlands.

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SINGAPORE: Forex weighs but Petra points to underlying growth

Singapore-based confectioner Petra Foods has booked a fall in half-year profits thanks to currency fluctuation, although it said underlying earnings were higher.

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GarudaFood in chocolate supply deal with Barry Callebaut

Indonesia-based snacks and confectionery maker GarudaFood is to outsource some chocolate production with business-to-business supplier Barry Callebaut.

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Briefing: Sustainable sourcing - Step change in industry engagement on cocoa

The first section of our management briefing examining how the food industry is working to make agricultural supply chains more sustainable looks at cocoa, a commodity facing grave challenges but now...

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Nestle, Mondelez, Hershey pledge to tackle deforestation in cocoa

Twelve chocolate and cocoa companies, including Nestle, Mondelez International, Hershey today (16 March) announced plans to work together to "end deforestation and forest degradation in the global...

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Chocolate giants sign up to deforestation accord

Top cocoa-producing nations Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana and major confectionery companies have agreed to take action to help eliminate deforestation.

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Nestle launches KitKat with Barry Callebaut's ruby chocolate

Nestle is to launch the first branded product using ingredient giant Barry Callebaut's ruby chocolate.

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Delfi buys Van Houten chocolate brand licence for US$13m

Singapore-based confectioner Delfi has entered into an agreement with peer Hershey and chocolate and cocoa manufacturer Barry Callebaut which will see it acquire the regional licence for the Van Houten...

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How do food companies ensure cocoa supply meets future demand - sustainably?

Ben Cooper looks at food companies' efforts to put their west African cocoa supply chains on a truly sustainable footing.

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Barry Callebaut-Burton's Biscuit deal comes under UK spotlight

The intended acquisition by B2B giant Barry Callebaut of chocolate manufacturing assets of UK-based Burton's Biscuit Co. is being looked at by the country's competition watchdog.

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Barry Callebaut-Burton's Biscuit deal green-lighted

The intended acquisition by B2B giant Barry Callebaut of chocolate manufacturing assets of a UK-based biscuit company has been given the all-clear by the country's competition watchdog.

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Barry Callebaut forges three-way partnership for sustainably sourced cocoa

Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has joined a three-way partnership to ensure cocoa is sustainably sourced.

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Mondelez snack test with new Barry Callebaut ingredient

Mondelez International is trialling a snack product in the US containing an ingredient supplier Barry Callebaut claims "marks the creation of a next-gen food and drink category".

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Barry Callebaut buys Australia chocolate manufacturer GKC Foods

The business-to-business chocolate behemoth has snapped up a contract and private-label manufacturer of chocolate based in Australia.

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Cocoa partnership puts aside failures with bold new aims on child labour

Attempts to tackle child labour in cocoa have over-promised and under-delivered. Could a new plan from multi-stakeholder body International Cocoa Initiative be different?

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Ghana hits out at chocolate companies over farmers' prices

Ghana has reportedly accused some in the chocolate industry of a "ploy to derail" government attempts to improve income for farmers.

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Gluten-free group Dr. Schaer names Barry Callebaut exec Philipp Schoeller CEO

The Italy-based, family-owned supplier of gluten-free products has hired from outside the business for its CEO role.

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