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Barry Callebaut appoints new COO

Barry Callebaut has appointed Thomas Gaengler as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of its Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026, as the chocolate and cocoa supplier continues to advance its Focus for Growth strategy.
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Callebaut® Launches Industry-First Online Courses

Callebaut®, the chocolate brand trusted by chefs and chocolatiers worldwide, has doubled down on its commitment to supporting the professional chef community with the launch of a new online training platform.
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Barry Callebaut Announces Major Investment

Barry Callebaut, the manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, today announced detailed plans for significant multi-year investments to its factory in Wieze, the biggest chocolate factory in the world.
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Barry Callebaut Partners with NotCo AI for Next Level Chocolate Innovation

Barry Callebaut, the manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, and NotCo AI…
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Barry Callebaut appoints Alvaro Alonso as President Western Europe

Barry Callebaut, the manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, has announced the…

Barry Callebaut achieves FSA Equivalency for Sustainable Hazelnut Charter

Barry Callebaut is proud to announce a major milestone in its responsible sourcing efforts. The…

Barry Callebaut USA Executive Jerry Hagedorn Named Chair of NCA

The National Confectioners Association today announced that Jerry Hagedorn, executive vice president for Barry Callebaut, will assume the…

Confectionery Live introduces William Angleys

Ahead of Confectionery Live this month, we are pleased to announce our next speaker; William Angleys, Sales Director at Cabosse Naturals…

Science-based impact

Functional ingredients released in recent years reflect an overall movement to healthy confectionery best represented by sugar reduction…

Barry Callebaut announces new investment program

Barry Callebaut announces its strategic investment program, ‘BC Next Level’ in a move to unlock the full potential of the Group, it said…
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