Barry Callebaut sells its European consumer business to the Belgian Sweet Products/Baronie Group

摘要

Barry Callebaut AC, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has announced signing the sale of its European consumer business Stollwerck to the Belgian Baronie Croup. The share deal comprises the entire Stollwerck Croup including five factories in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. The transaction also includes a long-term supply agreement between Baronie Group and Barry Callebaut for the supply of approximately 25,000 tonnes of liquid chocolate annually as well as the additional supply of cocoa beans and semi-finished products.