Barry Callebaut AG

Barry Callebaut AG is a leading manufacturer and processor within the global cocoa and chocolate industry, serving as a pivotal supplier of high-quality chocolate and cocoa ingredients for industrial producers, artisan chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakeries, and caterers. Established in 1996 through the merger of Cacao Barry and Callebaut, the company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and stands as one of the world’s largest vertically integrated suppliers, operating more than 60 production sites across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Barry Callebaut AG produces approximately 40% of the world’s industrial chocolate, with its products used in around 20% of all chocolate and cocoa goods globally. The company’s fully integrated model covers sourcing, processing, and manufacturing, enabling it to deliver tailored solutions from raw cocoa beans to finished specialty chocolate products. Barry Callebaut is renowned for its innovation, sustainability initiatives, and proprietary health-oriented chocolate technologies, such as products featuring enhanced cocoa flavanol content. With significant investments in sustainability—highlighted by programs like Cocoa Horizons—the company plays a central role in driving responsible sourcing and industry development.