Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut AG / bari kalebau̯t / is the world's largest chocolate producer based in Zurich, Switzerland.

The company makes chocolate, cocoa products, fillings, icings and decorations ago for the two customer segments: Industrial and commercial customers ( pastry shops and restaurants). The more than 50 production facilities in Europe, Africa, America and Asia in 34 countries. Among the most famous brands of the Group include Callebaut, Cacao Barry and Carma.

Barry Callebaut employs 8'658 employees and in fiscal year 2012/2013, which ended on August 31, 2013, a turnover of 4.884 billion Swiss francs. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and is one of 50.11 % of Jacobs Holding AG, based in Zurich, to 8.48% Renata Jacobs to 3.08% to 3.08% Nicolas Jacobs and Nathalie Jacobs ( last change 12 January 2012).

History

In 1996, the Belgian chocolate producer Callebaut and the French chocolate company Cacao Barry merged into a new company by the name of Barry Callebaut.

After 1996, the company has grown through geographic expansion in strategic growth markets, through outsourcing contracts, innovation and acquisitions. Since 1998, Barry Callebaut is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Criticism

The chocolate industry, including Barry Callebaut signed the so-called Harkin - Engel Protocol in September 2001. The protocol includes measures that should lead in the cocoa industry until 2005 to end the worst forms of child labor or slavery. A report of the ARD 2010 came to the conclusion that large companies such as Mars Incorporated, as well as Barry Callebaut or Nestlé still child slavery " tolerate at least. " An evaluation of the Tulane University Established 2011 found that of the six in the Harkin - Engel protocol above measures not only been fully implemented.