Food & BeveragesJul 18, 2026

BARRY CALLEBAUT AG

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Year Founded & Workforce

1995-12-31

10,001 Employees

Industry

Food & Beverages

Services

BARRY CALLEBAUT AG Overview

Company Headquarters: Zürich, Switzerland

Founded: 1996

Workforce: 10,001+

Company Working: Barry Callebaut is a cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer. Its work is divided into cocoa products, products for food & beverage manufacturers, and gourmet & specialties. The company also offers customized solutions for multiple domains like bakery, savory, confectionery, and ice cream & desserts. It has a presence in multiple regions, and the working of the company is divided into Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The global cocoa segment is reported separately as a region.

Strategy

Barry Callebaut has been expanding its presence in the market through organic as well as inorganic developments. It is focused on strengthening its business by mergers & acquisitions to meet the rising consumer demand. The company is also invested in increasing its production capacities in foreign markets to meet the emerging demand. Moreover, It is focusing on increasing its brand value and presence in foreign markets. The company has also invested in increasing the sustainability of its production facilities.

Company Snapshot

$7,390.8M

Revenue

10,001

Employees

1995-12-31

Founded

Zürich, Switzerland

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

World’s largest chocolate manufacturer
Focus on R&D
Diverse product portfolio
Established distribution network

Weaknesses

Limited brand awareness in emerging economies
Low investment in R&D

Opportunities

Expansion in the consumer goods market
Growing confectionery market in developing countries
Launch of advanced and innovative products
Strategic initiatives such as merger & acquisition

Threats

Fluctuating raw material prices
High competition
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations
Increasing logistical and transporation cost

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
September 2021	Acquisition	Barry Callebaut completed the acquisition of the Europe Chocolate Company in Belgium. Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations.
September 2021	Agreement	Hershey and Barry Callebaut extended their strategic supply agreement. Barry Callebaut will continue to supply Hershey's North American business with liquid chocolate and finished products.
July 2021	Expansion	Barry Callebaut opened a factory in Kaliningrad, Russia. The new factory was aimed to strengthen its position in Russia.
March 2021	Expansion	Barry Callebaut opened a new chocolate factory in Baramati, India. The expansion is aimed to increase the presence of the company in India.
July 2020	Acquisition	Barry Callebaut completed the acquisition of GKC Foods in Australia. The acquisition is aimed to increase the presence and manufacturing capacities of the company in the Oceania market.

Product Offering

BARRY CALLEBAUT AG
- Cacao Barry
- Callebaut
- Chocovic
- Bensdorp
- Chocolate Market

Financial Performance

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Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Management Consultant, Level 21

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Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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R&D Director, Seojin

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Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

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BARRY CALLEBAUT AG

Company Headquarters: Zürich, Switzerland Founded: 1996 Workforce: 10,001+ Company Working: Barry Callebaut is a cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer. Its work is divided into cocoa products, products for food & beverage manufacturers, and gourmet & specialties. The company also offers customized solutions for multiple domains like bakery, savory, confectionery, and ice cream & desserts. It has a presence in multiple regions, and the working of the company is divided into Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The global cocoa segment is reported separately as a region.

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