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.
View ArticleAFRICA: 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...
View ArticleFREE-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
View ArticleNETHERLANDS: Barry Callebaut "mulls Zaandam office closure"
Chocolate make Barry Callebaut is reportedly planning the closure of its Zaandam office in the Netherlands.
View ArticleSINGAPORE: 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.
View ArticleGarudaFood 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.
View ArticleBriefing: 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...
View ArticleNestle, 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...
View ArticleChocolate 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.
View ArticleNestle launches KitKat with Barry Callebaut's ruby chocolate
Nestle is to launch the first branded product using ingredient giant Barry Callebaut's ruby chocolate.
View ArticleDelfi 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...
View ArticleHow 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.
View ArticleBarry 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.
View ArticleBarry 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.
View ArticleBarry 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.
View ArticleMondelez 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".
View ArticleBarry 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.
View ArticleCocoa 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?
View ArticleGhana 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.
View ArticleGluten-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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