Barry Callebaut: Change at the top
Barry Callebaut, the Swiss firm that supplies chocolate to the likes of Hershey and Nestle, has undergone something of a transformation in recent years. Today (2 April), however, it was announced that CEO Patrick De Maeseneire, the man who oversaw much of that change, was leaving the business. Michelle Russell reports.
In the Spotlight - Barry Callebaut
2 April 2009
Barry Callebaut, the Swiss firm that supplies chocolate to the likes of Hershey and Nestle, has undergone something of a transformation in recent years. Today (2 April), however, it was announced that CEO Patrick De Maeseneire, the man who oversaw much of that change, was leaving the business. Michelle Russell reports.
SWITZ: Product margins boost Callebaut profits
2 April 2009
Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has booked a 15.3% increase in half-year profits, boosted by tight cost-control and higher cocoa product margins.
SWITZ: Callebaut CEO De Maeseneire to depart
2 April 2009
Barry Callebaut CEO Patrick De Maeseneire is to leave the company after seven years at the top of the Swiss chocolate maker.
SWITZ/US: Hershey buys Callebaut Asian chocolate unit
11 March 2009
Hershey has acquired Van Houten Singapore, the Asian consumer business of Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut.
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