Barry Callebaut, Belgium. With annual sales of approximately CHF 4.8 billion (EUR 4.0 billion / USD 5.2 billion) in the 2011/12 financial year, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading producer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products – from the cocoa bean to finished premium chocolate products, including chocolate fillings, decorations, and coatings. Together with the recently acquired cocoa products business from Petra Foods, Barry Callebaut generates approximate annual sales of CHF 6 million (EUR 4.9 billion / USD 6.4 billion), operates approximately 50 production facilities worldwide, sells its products in over 100 countries, and employs more than 8,000 diverse and dedicated employees. Barry Calbo serves all players in the food industry, from mass-market food producers to artisanal chocolate makers and professional consumers of chocolate raw materials, such as chocolate makers, confectioners, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, and event caterers. Our clients benefit from two international brands: Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®. Barry Calbo is a global leader in innovation in cocoa and chocolate production and provides a full range of services in product development, technological processes, professional training, and marketing. Its leading price position is a key reason why both global and local food producers are interested in partnering with Barry Calbo. Through the Cocoa Horizons initiative, the company has established collaborations with farmers, farmer organizations, and other partners to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly cocoa production in the future and improve the living and working conditions of farmers.
