Barry Callebaut Group

🍫On this day thirty years ago on July 8, 1996, Klaus J. Jacobs began the Barry Callebaut journey by bringing two companies, Callebaut and Cacao Barry, together. As we celebrate our 30th birthday, we also celebrate the people who have shaped our journey. For three decades, our success has been built on the commitment of colleagues from around the world. From supporting customers and driving innovation to advancing sustainability and strengthening the communities where we operate, our people have always been at the heart of what makes Barry Callebaut unique. Today, it's extra sweet to honor our 2026 Chairman’s Award winners: the colleagues whose passion, dedication, and impact continue to shape our future. For over 25 years, the award has recognized colleagues who go above and beyond in their work and communities, while embodying the values that define Barry Callebaut. This year, we had the privilege of celebrating 10 exceptional colleagues whose stories inspire us all. Our success has always been built on the same foundation: talented people who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to what they do every day. Our people shape our future and drive our success in the years ahead. The 2026 Chairman's Award winners are a powerful example of that spirit in action. Watch the highlights from this year's ceremony and hear their inspiring stories. Want to learn more about the Chairman's Award? Check out our website for all the information about this year’s winners! https://ow.ly/J8Pm50ZlrSi #BarryCallebaut #PeopleAtOurCore #FocusForGrowth #ChairmansAward

On #WorldChocolateDay, we're celebrating everyone who makes chocolate possible - from cocoa farming communities and our colleagues to customers, partners and food creators across the globe. Together, we're shaping the future of chocolate through innovation, sustainability and a shared passion for creating products that consumers love. Whether it's a favorite confectionery bar, a bakery treat, a dessert or a premium chocolate experience, we're proud to help bring great chocolate to life every day. Happy World Chocolate Day from everyone at Barry Callebaut. 🍫 #BarryCallebaut #WorldChocolateDay #Chocolate #Cocoa #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #FoodManufacturing

From Paris to Wieze – what a week for Barry Callebaut.     👇 As Hein Schumacher shares, this was an important milestone as we launched our Focus for Growth action plan – shaped and strengthened by teams across the business.     At our Wieze Town Hall, Hein, together with CFO Peter Vanneste, brought the plan to life – with teams joining globally and through local watch parties, reinforcing the shared ambition to deliver on our priorities. With regional Town Halls already taking shape, the momentum continues as we move forward together.    See our website for more details on Focus for Growth: https://lnkd.in/eH_Sg8kc    #FocusForGrowth  

Today, we launched Focus for Growth, our action plan to strengthen our fundamentals and further sharpen our leadership in cocoa and chocolate solutions. At the core of the plan is a clear focus on restoring stability in our supply, improving customer service and ensuring the highest quality products. Focus for Growth builds on our integrated cocoa-to-chocolate business model and reflects a clear reset in focus: stabilizing core operations and concentrating resources on a reduced number of priorities with the highest potential for value creation for all stakeholders. Focus for Growth was proudly co-created with a diverse group of leaders and experts from across our organization, bringing together a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Together we’ve shaped something meaningful that equips our teams with the confidence, clarity, and support they need to succeed. ➡️ See the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eZMpcN8j #FocusForGrowth

Proud to be part of the first Climate Week Zurich! 🌍    What an evening! Thank you to all the peers and partners who participated in our Climate Resilience Roundtable and Cocoa & Climate Forum discussion, held yesterday evening at Barry Callebaut headquarters.    Leaders from industry, academia, and civil society came together for a lively exchange on climate action, cocoa resilience, and the power of collaboration across the value chain. The open conversations were solution-driven and focused on accelerating positive change.    And of course, discussions were complemented by delicious treats, providing a powerful (and tasty!) reminder of what we are working to protect and sustain for generations to come. 🍫    A big thank you to all our speakers Tilmann Silber, Bettina Ebandji, Hamidu Issaka, Leigh Pezzicara, Jessica Wettstein, Damian Oettli and Adrienn Kelemen, and guests for contributing to an inspiring evening. We look forward to more discussions and collaboration!  #ZurichClimateWeek #SustainableCocoa #ClimateAction #CocoaResilience  

Today, we released our Half-Year Results for Fiscal Year 2025/26, showing sequential quarterly volume improvement and strong cash generation. On this occasion, CEO Hein Schumacher also reflects on his first few months at Barry Callebaut and shares a preview of his Focus for Growth action plan. A full update on the focus areas to unlock sustainable profitable growth will follow in June. For further details, read here: https://ow.ly/72nt50YKhpu #BarryCallebautResults #HalfYearResults

The future of chocolate confectionery goes beyond taste. As consumer behaviors and expectations evolve, innovation opportunities are emerging. Developed in collaboration with WGSN, the world’s leading trend forecaster, our Top Chocolate Confectionery Trends report offers clear insight into what’s shaping the industry next. Swipe through for a preview of the key drivers and download the report for more insights. https://ow.ly/QoyV50Yorb2 #ChocolateIndustry #FoodTrends #FoodInnovation #BarryCallebaut

Celebrating International Women’s Day At Barry Callebaut, women across our global organization shape the way we work, lead, and innovate every day. Their perspectives strengthen our teams, deepen our impact, and help build a culture where everyone can belong and thrive. This year, for International Women’s Day, we wanted to celebrate that contribution in a meaningful and lasting way. So, we created a new legacy project: a book capturing the voices, experiences, and insights of women - and male allies - from across Barry Callebaut. These reflections highlight the power of creating space where every woman feels seen, supported, and valued. Below are a few quotes from the book, shared by our colleagues around the world. To the women of Barry Callebaut - and to women everywhere - thank you for the impact you make, every day. Read more: https://ow.ly/xoHC50Yq6bE #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #oneBC #BarryCallebaut #DiversityandInclusion

The future of chocolate confectionery is shaped by more than taste alone. It's driven by evolving consumer behaviors, new expectations around indulgence, and innovation opportunities. Developed in collaboration with WGSN the world's leading trend forecaster, our latest Top Chocolate Confectionery Trends report provides you with the data and insights for your next innovation and product development pipeline. Swipe through the carousel for a snapshot and download the report for more: https://ow.ly/QoyV50Yorb2

The trends shaping the chocolate confectionery category are becoming clear. We partnered with WGSN the world’s leading trend forecaster, and surveyed 24,000 consumers in 24 countries to uncover the top trends that will define taste, flavor, texture, and innovation within chocolate confectionery next year. From small celebration moments to global influences, nutrition-boosted indulgence, functional formats, and multisensorial creativity, this is where chocolate confectionery demand is heading in 2026 and beyond. If you're shaping your chocolate innovation roadmap, this is your starting point. Download the report: https://ow.ly/P5fK50YgA23