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Analysts expect the industry to consolidate by outsourcing manufacturing and focusing purely on sales and marketing. Follow firms providing contracting manufacturing and private label here.

Stollwerck acquisition boosts Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut, the Swiss company which is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has published its first set of quarterly results...

Luijckx joins Barry Callebaut group

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has continued its European expansion with the acquisition of the Dutch-Belgian company Luijckx, which operates at the luxury end of...

Barry Callebaut warns of cocoa crisis

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has warned that the deepening crisis in the Ivory Coast could have a serious knock on effect on cocoa prices,...

Confectionery challenge for private label

Private label products have come a long way in recent years, in many countries shrugging off the cheap and cheerful image and now being presented...

Barry Callebaut improves in difficult climate

Despite sharp rises in raw material prices, Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has reported a profit and dividend increase on a decent sales growth for...

Barry Callebaut sees steady growth

Despite sharp rises in raw material prices, Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut reported a profit and dividend increase on a decent sales growth for its...

Trend towards outsourcing confectionery production grows

Mexico is rapidly emerging as one of the world's leading suppliers of confectionery, and now seems set to usurp Chicago's position as the world centre...

Barry Callebaut to buy out remaining Stollwerck shares

Swiss confectionery group Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it is to make an offer of €295 per share for the outstanding 3.9 per cent stake...