Barry Callebaut - History - Acquisitions Since Original Merger

Acquisitions Since Original Merger

In 1999 the company acquired Swiss chocolate maker Carma AG. In 2002, the group bought German company Stollwerck. These acquisitions were followed in 2003 by the acquisition of Dutch-Belgian company Luijckx Chocoladen N.V., AM Foods amba (vending mixes) in Sweden in 2004, FPI Food Processing International in the U.S in 2007 and KL-Kepong Cocoa Products Sdn Bhd in Malaysia in 2008. It sold Stollwerck in 2011.

Barry Callebaut also opened chocolate factories in Russia, China, and Mexico.

Barry Callebaut is now present in 28 countries, operates about 40 production facilities, employs more than 7,000 people and has annual sales of more than CHF 4.8 billion (fiscal year 2007/08). The company serves the entire food industry, from food manufacturers to professional users of chocolate (such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs or bakers), to global retailers. It also provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing.