Chocolate make Barry Callebaut is reportedly planning the closure of its Zaandam office in the Netherlands.

Reuters cited “two sources familiar with the matter”.

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Barry Callebaut did not respond to requests for comment when approached by just-food.

The Zaandam operation was acquired by Barry Callebaut as part of its deal to buy Petra Foods in 2012.

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