Tag: Chocolate
Europe: Barry Callebaut opens €100M warehouse in Belgium
The Barry Callebaut Chocolate Box opens as the new Global Distribution Center in Lokeren, Belgium.
It is reportedly the world’s largest chocolate warehouse and...
Europe: Barry Callebaut Group buys Belgium specialty chocolate maker
The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a Belgian privately-owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations.
This...
Americas: Cargill’s research finds more US consumers take to chocolate
Most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day as they view the treat as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut joins social enterprise cause in Singapore
The Barry Callebaut Group joins organic chocolate manufacturer and social enterprise, Wildness, and Deloitte Singapore to contribute to the communities and lead sustainability efforts...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut acquires Australian chocolate producer
The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement to acquire GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many...
Europe: Barry Callebaut’s Mona Lisa 3D Studio helps chefs create bespoke...
The Barry Callebaut Group has launched a personalized 3D printed chocolate at scale, through its global decoration brand Mona Lisa.
Mona Lisa is the first...
Middle East: Palsgaard buys 90% of Teknaroma
Palsgaard has acquired 90% of Turkish food ingredients distributor Teknaroma on February 5, 2020, with its previous owners retaining 10%.
The deal reinforces a...
Europe: AAK releases ingredient that retards blooming in chocolate
AAK releases COBAOPure, a cocoa butter that delivers improved bloom-retarding effects in applications including milk and dark chocolate tablets, coated and filled products, and...
Asia Pacific: Olam buys BT Cocoa in Indonesia
Olam has bought 85% shares of YTS Holdings for a consideration of USD$90 million, the sole owner of PT. Bumitangerang Mesindotama (BT Cocoa).
The remaining...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut inks second supply deal with Garudafood
Barry Callebaut Group has signed an additional agreement for the long-term supply of another 7,000 tons of compound chocolate per year to Garudafood’s biscuit...