Our History
(Archive 1996-2016)

Barry Callebaut Company History

Our History
(Archive 1996-2016)

Founded in 1996 from the merger of Belgian Callebaut and French Cacao Barry, Barry Callebaut Group has become the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate. Discover our journey and commitment to excellence in the chocolate industry.
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2004

  • Acquisition of the vending mix business of AM Foods in Sweden

2003

1999

1998

  • Barry Callebaut (BARN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange

1997

  • Barry Callebaut grows through geographic expansion into strategic growth markets and outsourcing contracts

1996

  • The Belgian chocolate producer Callebaut and the French chocolate company Cacao Barry join forces, creating a new company called Barry Callebaut

 

History milestones 2017 - 2023

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