Barry Callebaut Group
Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products.
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Description
Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1996 from the merger of Callebaut (Belgium) and Cacao Barry (France), the company has grown to be a fully integrated business, mastering every step of the value chain from cocoa bean sourcing to chocolate production. With a unique global footprint encompassing 66 production facilities and 26 CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centers across over 40 countries, Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry, from global food manufacturers to artisanal chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers.
Barry Callebaut is deeply committed to sustainability and social responsibility, reflected in its "Forever Chocolate" initiative, which aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm by 2025. The company is dedicated to improving cocoa farmer livelihoods, protecting the environment, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Barry Callebaut is recognized as a leader in the industry for its commitment to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors, continuously striving to make a positive impact on the world.
Mission
Barry Callebaut Group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, mastering every step of the value chain from sourcing raw materials to producing the finest chocolates. They are the heart and engine of the chocolate industry with a mission to be number one in all attractive customer segments, serving a global customer base ranging from large food manufacturers to artisanal chocolatiers. Their vertically integrated business model, strong position in cocoa-origin countries, and unique global footprint makes them a key player in the cocoa and chocolate industry.
Culture
Barry Callebaut fosters a culture of teamwork and dedication to sustainable practices. They emphasize customer focus, passion for chocolate and cocoa, entrepreneurial spirit, and integrity. The company encourages employee engagement in community development and promotes a positive impact through its Seeds for Change program, where employees contribute to sustainable cocoa farming and environmental initiatives.
DE&I
Barry Callebaut, under its "#oneBC" initiative, is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to learn, fulfill their potential, and be at their best. The company recognizes the strength in diversity, celebrating the uniqueness of its employees' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. They strive to create an environment that welcomes and empowers all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, creed, or any other protected characteristic.