Barry Callebaut Inaugurates Third Chocolate Factory in Neemrana, India
The new factory marks a major milestone in Barry Callebaut's long-term growth journey in India. Over the past five years, the company has invested over INR 500 Crores (CHF 50 million) in India, underlining its confidence in the country's chocolate market and its commitment to strengthening local manufacturing and customer proximity. With the opening of this facility, India is now Barry Callebaut's largest chocolate-producing market in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region.
"India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. As a global leader in chocolate and cocoa, Barry Callebaut is proud to play a role in supporting this growth. With our newest facility in India, we are reinforcing our leadership position and deepening our commitment to being the trusted partner to India's food industry, and to customers across the wider AMEA region," said Vamsi Mohan Thati, President of AMEA, Barry Callebaut.
"India's chocolate market is evolving rapidly, driven by a young population, rising incomes, and a growing taste for premium and innovative products," said Dhruva Jyoti Sanyal, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia.
"This new factory enables us to meet that demand locally, foster innovation, and deepen our partnerships with local food manufacturers and artisans. Just as importantly, its location in Neemrana allows us to get significantly closer to our customers, particularly those based in the north-central part of this vast country, improving speed to market and customer intimacy."
India is among the fastest-growing chocolate markets in the world, it is showing strong growth and expected to reach mid high growth. With a per capita chocolate consumption of under 200 grams annually, the country is experiencing a marked shift toward premium, high-quality chocolate products, opening new avenues for growth and innovation.
Barry Callebaut has been present in India for over 18 years, with two existing manufacturing facilities in Baramati, and a Callebaut CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center in Mumbai. These facilities have been instrumental in producing high-quality chocolate and compound products for both domestic and international markets. Building on this strong foundation, the new Neemrana factory will serve as Barry Callebaut's third chocolate factory and a northern hub in India, complementing its existing operations and enhancing its ability to serve its markets more efficiently.
The Mumbai academy continues to serve as a hub for innovation and training, supporting chefs, artisans, and food professionals across the country.
Most recently, Barry Callebaut also officially opens its Global Business Services Hub in Hyderabad to support its global business operations. Today, Barry Callebaut employs more than 400 people in India, serving customers through a growing footprint of manufacturing, innovation, and support capabilities.
About Barry Callebaut Group (www.barry-callebaut.com:
With annual sales of about CHF 10.4 billion in fiscal year 2023/24, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. The Group runs more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of more than 13,000 people. The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®, Carma® and the decorations specialist Mona Lisa®. The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to make sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation in its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.
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