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2026
Barry Callebaut appoints Thomas Gaengler as COO
Barry Callebaut Group announced the appointment of Thomas Gaengler, formerly of Mondelēz International, as chief operating officer and member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026. The appointment marks the return of a dedicated COO role to the executive leadership team.
2022
Barry Callebaut announces plan to close Moreton factory
Barry Callebaut was consulting with employees over plans to close its Moreton factory in Merseyside. The company said the potential closure was part of a strategy to improve operational efficiency and balance UK production capacity with demand.
2021
Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company
The Barry Callebaut Group confirmed that it had closed its acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company, a Belgian privately owned B2B manufacturer of chocolate specialties and decorations. Integration had begun.
2021
Barry Callebaut announces acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company
Barry Callebaut announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Belgium-based Europe Chocolate Company. The acquisition was expected to close in the coming months.
2021
Barry Callebaut announces Australia and New Zealand managing director appointment
Barry Callebaut announced Denis Convert's appointment as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, effective August 1, 2021.
2021
Barry Callebaut opens Baramati chocolate factory
Barry Callebaut recently opened a chocolate manufacturing site in Baramati, India, with an R&D lab, warehouse space and chocolate assembly lines.
2020
Barry Callebaut expands Singapore production
Barry Callebaut expanded production at its Singapore facility by adding a fourth chocolate production line.
2020
Barry Callebaut draws on revolving credit facility
Barry Callebaut announced that it was drawing on a €1 billion revolving credit facility to shore up liquidity after the coronavirus epidemic hit sales in early 2020.
2020
Barry Callebaut reports first-quarter sales growth
Barry Callebaut reported that chocolate-business sales volume increased 7.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2019/20, while Global Cocoa sales volume grew 10.2%.