Barry Callebaut strengthens its European footprint

Following the divestment of its European consumer business, Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich, is announcing the further strengthening of its footprint in Region Europe. Over the next few months, the company will invest nearly CHF 25 m (approx. EUR 22 m) to upgrade and expand existing facilities.

The majority of these investments is planned for 2011 and will be fully operational as of spring 2012. Massimo Garavaglia, President of Barry Callebaut Western Europe, said: "With the planned investments, we will not only strengthen our industrial footprint in Western Europe, the company's largest business region. We are also investing in our network of Chocolate Academies to support the further growth of our Gourmet business."

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