Key facts
Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products, and has been dedicated to this business for more than 150 years. We are active in 26 countries, operate about 40 production facilities, employ more than 7,000 people and generate sales of more than CHF 4.8 billion.
Our goal is to be Number One in all attractive customer segments and in all major world markets. We are committed to growing at least twice as fast as the global chocolate market.
Customer segments
Since its foundation in 1996 through the merger of Belgian-based Callebaut and French-based Cacao Barry, Barry Callebaut has provided integrated solutions to its customers.
We serve the entire food industry and are focused on three distinct customer segments:
- Industrial food manufacturers
- Professional and artisanal users of chocolate
- Global retailers
Unique positioning
Barry Callebaut is the only fully integrated chocolate company active throughout the entire value chain of chocolate production, able to serve its customers on a worldwide level, with consistent quality and more than 1,700 different recipes.
Corporate Governance
Barry Callebaut is committed to the principles and rules on Corporate Governance, which are promoting transparency and accountability. We highly value the trust our stakeholders place in us and we seek to adequately reward those who invest in our company.
