Barry Callebaut Group 3.9

Everything here is about chocolate and cocoa, and about the people who make them. We are Barry Callebaut -- the heart and engine of the chocolate and cocoa industry.

[This page will include Barry Callebaut's activities in Asia Pacific. It is managed by the company's corporate communications group.]

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

Our heritage and our knowledge is of the chocolate and cocoa business - from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.

Here we seek to apply our constantly evolving expertise to helping the public understand more about cocoa and chocolate. We are passionate about creating and bringing to market new, healthy products that taste good, delight all senses and are fun to enjoy.

Our strength comes from the passion and expertise of our people for whom we strive to create an environment where learning is ongoing, entrepreneurship is encouraged and creativity can flourish.

About Barry Callebaut (www.barry-callebaut.com):
With annual sales of about CHF 4.9 billion (EUR 4.0 billion / USD 5.2 billion) in fiscal year 2012/13, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. The company runs more than 50 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of over 8,500 people.

Barry Callebaut 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 two global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®.

Barry Callebaut is committed to a sustainable cocoa production through its “Cocoa Horizons” initiative, and to help ensure future supplies of cocoa as well as improve farmer livelihoods.

Locations of Barry Callebaut offices across Region Asia-Pacific:
China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand

Factories in Region Asia-Pacific
• Five cocoa processing factories: Indonesia (Makassar and Bandung), Malaysia (Pasir Gudang and Port Klang) and Thailand (Bangpakong)
• Four chocolate factories: China (Suzhou), Japan (Takasaki), Malaysia (Port Klang) and Singapore.
• Three Chocolate Academy Centers: China (Shanghai), India (Mumbai) and Singapore

Senior Management
Edmund Ee, President, Cocoa Asia Pacific
Mikael Neglen, President, Chocolate Asia Pacific

Employees
More than 1,800 employees in Asia

Barry Callebaut’s milestones in Asia Pacific
1996 | Opening of sales office and chocolate factory in Singapore
2004 | Opening of sales and marketing office in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo
2008 | Formation of strategic alliance with Morinaga in Japan and signing of a long-term supply agreement
2008 | Acquisition of 60% stake in KLK Cocoa in Malaysia
2008 | Opening of chocolate factory and Chocolate Academy center in Suzhou, China
2008 | Outsourcing agreement with Morinaga in Japan and start of production at the Amagasaki factory
2011 | Acquisition of remaining 40% stake in Barry Callebaut Malaysia, formerly KLK Cocoa
2012 | Announcement of extension of partnership with Morinaga and for relocating the production from Amagasaki to Takasaki
2013 | Acquisition of Singapore-based Petra Foods’ Cocoa Ingredients Division
2013 | Opening of a cocoa factory in Makassar (Indonesia) with joint venture partner P.T. Comextra Majora
2013 | Complete relocation and production begins at Takasaki factory