The new chocolate correlates with the growing demand for plant-based products, particularly among Millennials and Generation Z consumers.

Massimo Garavaglia, president EMEA for Barry Callebaut, is set to leave the company in April to pursue another leadership opportunity.

Barry Callebaut has announced that in fiscal year 2018/19 it sourced 51 percent of its ingredients sustainably, up from 44 percent the previous year.

A consortium of chocolate manufacturers, certification groups and non-governmental organizations have joined forces to call on the European Union to strengthen its human rights and environmental requirements for companies participating in the global cocoa supply chain.

Jacobs Holding AG, majority stakeholder of Barry Callebaut AG, has sold 10.02 percent of its shares in the Swiss company with the goal of diversifying its investment portfolio and further supporting the Jacobs Foundation.

New research from London-based firm GlobalData suggests candy and chocolate brands should develop unique and delicious experiences, but they should try to keep them healthy, too.

Barry Callebaut Group has launched two varieties of chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit as part of its mission to advance cocoa sustainability and drive innovation in the category.

Bensdorp, a Barry Callebaut premium cocoa brand, has introduced Natural Dark, a 100% natural dark cocoa powder with a superior taste experience. 

The Barry Callebaut Group has broken ground for its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India.