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Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, inaugurated its third chocolate manufacturing facility in India. Located in the Ghiloth industrial area of Neemrana, approximately 120 kilometres from Delhi, the 20,000-square-meter greenfield factory is equipped with advanced production lines for chocolate and compound in multiple formats, and integrated warehousing.
With the opening of this facility, India is now Barry Callebaut’s largest chocolate-producing market in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region.
“India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. As a global leader in chocolate and cocoa, Barry Callebaut is proud to play a role in supporting this growth. With our newest facility in India, we are reinforcing our leadership position and deepening our commitment to being the trusted partner to India’s food industry, and to customers across the wider AMEA region,” said Vamsi Mohan Thati, President, AMEA, Barry Callebaut.
“India’s chocolate market is evolving rapidly, driven by a young population, rising incomes, and a growing taste for premium and innovative products,” said Dhruva Jyoti Sanyal, MD, India & Southwest Asia.
“This new factory enables us to meet that demand locally, foster innovation, and deepen our partnerships with local food manufacturers and artisans. Just as importantly, its location in Neemrana allows us to get significantly closer to our customers, particularly those based in the north-central part of this vast country, improving speed to market and customer intimacy.”
Most recently, Barry Callebaut also officially opened its Global Business Services Hub in Hyderabad to support its global business operations. Today, Barry Callebaut employs more than 400 people in India, serving customers through a growing footprint of manufacturing, innovation, and support capabilities.