Barry Callebaut worldwide Home > Company Profile Company Profile Visit Barry Callebaut's corporate website With annual sales of close to CHF 4.9 billion (about EUR 4 billion / USD 5.2 billion) in 2012/13, the Zurich-based company Barry Callebaut is the world's leading producer of food products. High-quality chocolate and cocoa: from the sourcing and processing of cocoa beans to the production of the best chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorating chocolate and chocolate compounds. The company has more than 50 factories around the world and employs more than 8,500 people, very diverse and dedicated people. Barry Callebaut caters to the entire food industry, from industrial food producers to artisans and chocolate professionals, such as master chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, hotels, restaurants or catering. The two global brands that serve the specific needs of Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®. Barry - Callebaut is an international leader in chocolate and cocoa innovations and offers a wide variety of services such as product creation, production, training and marketing. Cost leadership is one of the important reasons global and local producers work with Barry Callebaut. Barry Callebaut is committed to sustainable cocoa production through the “Cocoa Horizons” initiative, helping to secure future cocoa supplies and improve farmers' living standards. Market leader Barry Callebaut was founded in 1996 after the merger of the Belgian company Callebaut and the French company Cacao Barry. Since then, Barry Callebaut has evolved from a supplier of industry and specialty chocolates for industrial and artisan customers to a provider of comprehensive solutions to the entire food industry. The company is organized by region and serves two distinct customer segments: industrial food producers and artisan and professional users of chocolate (such as master chocolatiers, pastry chefs and bakers, as well as restaurants, hotels and catering). Barry Callebaut is the preferred partner for the entire food industry and has been producing chocolate and cocoa products for over 150 years. It is the only integral chocolate company that manages from the supply of the cocoa bean to the supply of the finished chocolate product. Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry, whether they are industrial food producers or artisans and professional users of our products. In recent years, the company has signed long-term supply agreements with four of the top five confectionery producers. Barry Callebaut has established itself as the premier supplier to the entire food industry. Innovation Nuestros equipos de investigación y desarrollo son pioneros en las tendencias en la industria chocolatera. Seguimos lanzando nuevos productos que satisfacen la creciente demanda de los consumidores de experiencias de sabor superiores y más saludables. Nuestra innovación permite a los consumidores satisfacer sus deseos más dulces a la vez que ofrece ventajas para su salud. Expansión geográfica Barry Callebaut continues to grow his global presence. In recent years, the group has established itself in the fastest growing markets such as Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, Central and South America. At the same time, we have increased and improved our facilities in Western Europe and North America. Thanks to this, Barry Callebaut can produce in close proximity to his customers and optimally capture growth opportunities around the world. Some important figures for the group in 2012/13 Change (in %) 2012/13 2011/12 Turnover Tons 11.4 1,535,662 1,378,856 Sales revenue CHF m 1.1 4,884.1 4,829.5 Operating profit (EBIT) CHF m -3.9 339.6 353.2 Net profit CHF m -4.9 229.3 241.1 Employees 8,658 6,100