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Specialty Chocolate Factory
The Barry Callebaut Group plans to expand its North American
presence by building a new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario,
Canada. The new state-of-the-art factory is planned to
have an initial annual production capacity of over 50,000 tons.
Total investment volume over a period of 10 years is projected
to amount to $104 million, and the factory is expected to be
operational by 2024.
It will focus on manufacturing sugar-free chocolate, as well
as high protein and other specialty products, reflecting the
market trends. According to IRI, the US market for specialty
chocolate grew by 5.9% in 2021 to $14.7 billion. Barry Callebaut
expects to create more than 200 new jobs to staff its
new facility.
" Consumers are searching for healthier and tasty solutions for
the foods they love. Free-from foods like sugar-free or dairy-free
are healthier options that also satisfy the indulgence they are
craving, " says Steve Woolley, president of the Region Americas
of Barry Callebaut. " Through the addition of a sugar-free facility,
Barry Callebaut is positioning itself to be the leader in 'better for
you' offerings for our customers, which include a wide range of
low- and sugar-free solutions. "
The new factory in Ontario marks the Group's biggest capital
investment ever in the region. It will be in addition to the 15
chocolate and cocoa processing factories Barry Callebaut currently
has across the Americas Region. Two of these 15 factories
are located in Canada: one in Chatham, Ontario, and one in St.
Hyacinthe, Quebec, its largest facility in Region Americas.
" Barry Callebaut's new and continued commitment to Canada
is an investment in the talent of Canadian workers, our access
to global markets, and our welcoming business environment.
Global investors will look at all corners of Canada for
opportunities. Foreign direct investment brings jobs, stability
and promise, " says Katie Curran, interim chief executive officer,
Invest in Canada.
OUTSOURCING AGREEMENT
Mexican Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., the world's largest
baked goods company, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary,
and Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer
of high-quality
chocolate and cocoa
products, recently announced
the renewal of
their long-term agreement.
The outsourcing
agreement, originally
signed in 2012, covers
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chocolate products for Bimbo's domestic market in Mexico.
The extended strategic supply agreement includes
distribution to Grupo Bimbo in several countries in Central
America, the US, Canada and Uruguay, and enables
both companies to continue to drive strategic, long-term
growth globally.
(From left) Hector Eduardo Cavazos, business development manager, North
LATAM Barry Callebaut; Claudia Camacho, global procurement director,
Grupo Bimbo; and Jesus Carlos Valencia, general director, North LATAM
Barry Callebaut
BARRY CALLEBAUT
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