OK. I agree!More information... We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Home Sustainability Frequently asked question... Frequently asked questions - FAQ This section lists questions and answers addressing various information about the Barry Callebaut Group, chocolate and cocoa products, as well as related topics to our business and the industry we are in. FAQ categories: Food issues Food safety Corporate responsibility Jobs and training Quality and environment Strategy and financials Shares Dividends Food issues Does Barry Callebaut use vegetable fats for the production of chocolate? Does the 'K' on the wrapper of certain Barry Callebaut products stand for kosher? How does Barry Callebaut comply with the EU Directive on GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) Labeling that came into force in April 2004? What is 'organic' chocolate? What is Barry Callebaut's position on genetically modified foods? Does Barry Callebaut use genetically modified raw materials? What is Fairtrade chocolate? Food safety Are you able to trace the exact cause if something goes wrong with one of your products? Do you have an allergen policy? What does it cover? Does it include intolerants? How do I know that the product I buy is safe for me if I have allergies? How do you ensure the safety of your products? What hygiene practices are followed in your production facilities? Corporate responsibility What does Barry Callebaut do to ensure it conducts business in an ethical manner? What is Barry Callebaut’s position on child labor, forced labor and child trafficking? What is considered 'abusive child labor'? How important is the cocoa sector in West Africa? Why does Barry Callebaut choose to operate in Côte d’Ivoire? What is certification? Do any certification scheme guarantee 'child labor-free' cocoa or chocolate? How does Barry Callebaut address the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act? Jobs and training What training and development opportunities do you offer? Quality and environment What does Barry Callebaut do to protect the environment? Strategy and financials How do you succeed in growing faster than the market average? What is Barry Callebaut's strategy? What is the 'combined cocoa ratio'? Do higher raw material prices impact your profitability? What is Barry Callebaut's fiscal year? Shares How do I buy and sell shares? How can I find the share price? What is the registered share capital? What is the nominal value of the Barry Callebaut share? How can I check my shareholding? May I vote by proxy at the General Meeting? How many shareholders are there in Barry Callebaut and where are they located? What is a Barry Callebaut Treasury Share ? When was Barry Callebaut first publicly traded? Dividends What is Barry Callebaut’s dividend policy? When is the Barry Callebaut dividend paid? What is the ex-date? What is the record date? What will be the amount of the next dividend? Why is there a pay-out from reserves from capital contributions? Category: Chocolate Cocoa Company Information Sustainability Strategy Related links Barry Callebaut at a glance Vision and values Barry Callebaut's strategy Our organization Company history Annual Report microsite Downloads Annual Report 2015/16 Short Report 2015/16 - English Short Report 2015/16 - Deutsch Chocolate Sustainability Report 2014/15 Financial agenda May 2, 2017 Roadshow London May 3, 2017 Roadshow Boston May 4, 2017 Roadshow New York May 12, 2017 Roadshow Paris view all events Related news April 12, 2017 Barry Callebaut Group – Half-Year Results, Fiscal Year 2016/17 April 3, 2017 Mona Lisa Announces Shift to HORIZONS Program as Cocoa Source for Decorative... March 30, 2017 Barry Callebaut strengthens its Gourmet offerings for the growing community of... view all news Contact You did not find your question answered? We are happy to help you! For media in Asia Pacific Barry Callebaut Asia Pacific Nor Badron Director Corporate Communications Asia Pacific Phone: +65 9144 1536 E-Mail For Media Relations & Sustainability Barry Callebaut Christiaan Prins Head of External Affairs Phone: +41 43 204 03 76 E-Mail For investors and financial analysts Barry Callebaut AG Evelyn Nassar Head of Investor Relations Phone: +41 43 204 04 23 E-Mail Barry Callebaut - We are shaping the world of chocolate and cocoa! Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products. Read more Important links Barry Callebaut at a glance Strategy Results & Publications Corporate Governance Locations FAQs Facts and figures 1,8 million tonnes sales volume 53 factories worldwide >115,000 cocoa farmers trained ~10,000 employees worldwide Follow us © 2017 Barry Callebaut | All Rights reserved Legal information | Privacy and cookie policy Home About us Brands & Products Sustainability Our stories Investors Media Careers Contact