Swiss chocolate producer Barry Callebaut has sealed plans to attain two sites in Europe from Nestlé.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Barry Callebaut said today (2 July) that it has won regulatory approval to take control of chocolate factory in France, as well as a cocoa liquor and liquid chocolate making facility at a Nestlé’s factory in Italy.


The acquisitions were first agreed in February when the two companies signed a supply deal. Barry Callebaut will supply Nestlé with 43,000 metric tonnes of chocolate products a year.


Barry Callebaut CEO Patrick De Maeseneire said: “I am very pleased that we have now finalized this agreement, which marks an important step ahead in Barry Callebaut’s strategy to be the outsourcing partner of choice for the chocolate industry.”

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact