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Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate & cocoa products

Barry Callebaut at a glance

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, mastering every step in the value chain from the sourcing of raw materials to the production of the finest chocolates. Barry Callebaut is the heart and engine of the chocolate industry and the mission is to be number one in all attractive customer segments.  Barry Callebaut are a business-to-business company, fully vertically integrated with a strong position in cocoa-origin countries and a unique global footprint.

Having comprehensive competencies in the art of making chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds.

Barry Callebaut is featuring muliple brands such as Van Houten, Van Leer, Mona Lisa and Callebaut Chocolate. 

A global manufacturing footprint and a unique local service presence

Barry Callebaut  is a fully vertically integrated company and has a unique global footprint with more than 60 factories. The Barry Callebaut Group runs cocoa factories in the main cocoa origin countries as well as chocolate factories close to our customers. Barry Callebaut provides the customers with added-value products and services adapted to specific market needs, ahead of trends and at a competitive price.  

With a comprehensive portfolio of brands & products, Barry Callebaut  aree serving three main customer audiences:

Food & Beverages Manufacturers: Global, regional and local food manufacturers use Barry Callebaut’s chocolate and cocoa products as ingredients in their consumer products.

Artisans & Chefs: Professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakeries, hotels, restaurants and caterers rely on Barry Callebaut’s premium chocolate products and on its convenient, ready-to-use and ready-to-sell products offered under a variety of gourmet brands.

Vending: Barry Callebaut’s various beverage brands offer a rich variety of chocolate, cocoa and cappuccino vending mixes to its global customer base in the vending sector.

CALLEBAUT

The Home of the Finest Belgian Chocolate 

Using only the finest ingredients, Callebaut has been crafting its Finest Belgian Chocolate in the heart of Belgium for more than 100 years. Made with dedication passed on from generation to generation, Callebaut chocolate is relied on every day by chefs and chocolatiers to create great tasting delights.

VAN HOUTEN

COUVERTURES AND COMPOUNDS

Van Houten Couvertures and Compounds are well-rounded with a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness. With its intense cocoa character gives long-lasting taste. It is widely used in Cakes, Cup cakes, Brownies, Chocolate, Cookies etc., Compound chocolate is a product made from a combination of cocoa, vegetable fat and sweeteners. It may also be known as “compound coating” or “chocolatey coating” when used as a coating for candy. Compound Chocolate is produced using unique and dramatic advances in manufacturing and superior formulation processes to ensure that quality is not sacrificed for ease of use.

VAN LEER

L.K. Van leer® brand offers a range of compound products crafted with finess, flavors and versatility you need for your creation in bakery, pastry, and confectionery offerings, all made in one manufacturing unit, located in India. You can rely on Van Leer to provide a rich flavor of European heritage made with Indian craftsmanship. Confectioners, chocolatiers, master bakers and pastry chefs choose Van Leer’s brand because of its perfect finess, superior taste and texture. Van Leer’s traditional range of products includes:

  • Couvertures & Chocolates
  • Compounds & Coatings
  • Chips, Chunks & Inclusions

MONA LISA

Spoil your customers with all-new Mona Lisa decorations! Made with pure and simple ingredients and No egg, so everyone can enjoy them.  Perfect to add that extraordinary crisp in your dessert and pastries!

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