Barry Callebaut Inaugurates Third Chocolate Factory in Neemrana, India

• The greenfield facility features advanced production lines for chocolate and compound in multiple formats, and integrated warehousing.
• With this new facility,Indiahas become the Group's largest chocolate producing market in Region Asia Pacific,Middle EastandAfrica(AMEA).

NEEMRANA,India,July 30, 2025/PRNewswire/ --Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today inaugurated its third chocolate manufacturing facility inIndia. Strategically located in the Ghiloth industrial area of Neemrana, approximately 120 kilometers fromDelhi, the 20,000-square-meter greenfield factory is equipped with advanced production lines for chocolate and compound in multiple formats, and integrated warehousing.

The new factory marks a major milestone inBarry Callebaut'slong-term growth journey inIndia. Over the past five years, the company has invested over INR500 Crores(CHF 50 million) inIndia, underlining its confidence in the country's chocolate market and its commitment to strengthening local manufacturing and customer proximity. With the opening of this facility,Indiais nowBarry Callebaut'slargest chocolate-producing market in theAsia Pacific,Middle East, andAfrica(AMEA) region.

"Indiais the fastest-growing major economy in the world. As a global leader in chocolate and cocoa,Barry Callebautis proud to play a role in supporting this growth. With our newest facility inIndia, we are reinforcing our leadership position and deepening our commitment to being the trusted partner toIndia'sfood industry, and to customers across the wider AMEA region," saidVamsi Mohan Thati,President of AMEA,Barry Callebaut.

"India'schocolate market is evolving rapidly, driven by a young population, rising incomes, and a growing taste for premium and innovative products,"saidDhruva Jyoti Sanyal,Managing Director,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."

Indiais among the fastest-growing chocolate markets in the world, it is showing strong growth and expected to reach mid high growth. With a per capita chocolate consumption of under 200 grams annually, the country is experiencing a marked shift toward premium, high-quality chocolate products, opening new avenues for growth and innovation.

Barry Callebauthas been present inIndiafor over 18 years, with two existing manufacturing facilities in Baramati, and a Callebaut CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center inMumbai. These facilities have been instrumental in producing high-quality chocolate and compound products for both domestic and international markets. Building on this strong foundation, the new Neemrana factory will serve asBarry Callebaut'sthird chocolate factory and a northern hub inIndia, complementing its existing operations and enhancing its ability to serve its markets more efficiently.

TheMumbaiacademy continues to serve as a hub for innovation and training, supporting chefs, artisans, and food professionals across the country.

Most recently,Barry Callebautalso officially opens its Global Business Services Hub inHyderabadto support its global business operations. Today,Barry Callebautemploys more than 400 people inIndia, serving customers through a growing footprint of manufacturing, innovation, and support capabilities. 

About Barry Callebaut Group(www.barry-callebaut.com):

With annual sales of aboutCHF 10.4 billionin fiscal year 2023/24, theZurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. The Group runs more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of more than 13,000 people. The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers areCallebaut®andCacao Barry®,Carma®and the decorations specialistMona Lisa®. The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to make sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods. It supports theCocoa Horizons Foundationin its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

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