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Barry Callebaut Group opens new factory in Baramati, India
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The new 20,000 square metre factory will employ more than 100 people
The Barry Callebaut Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, has announced the official opening of its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility, located in Baramati, India.
Barry Callebaut’s new factory is located about 250 km south-east of Mumbai and represents its biggest investment in India to date. The new chocolate factory and warehouse includes an R&D lab and assembly lines capable of manufacturing chocolate and compound in different delivery formats.
Once fully operational, Barry Callebaut says the 20,000 square metre facility will employ between 100 to 120 people, thus creating new skilled jobs, mainly in engineering and production. The new plant also features a variety of energy and water-saving solutions in the areas of infrastructure, production equipment and the overall facility energy c
Chocolate in China: Why innovation beyond confectionery may help close consumption gap Chocolate consumption in China still lags behind its neighbours in the confectionery category, but it is increasingly finding flavour through innovation in local cuisine – including steamed buns and even rice.
According to the Association of Chinese Chocolate Manufacturers, China’s per capita consumption is 70g every year. Japan and South Korea consume about 2kg, while in Europe, the average chocolate consumption is 7kg per person per year.
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For most Chinese consumers, chocolate is not a daily necessity, we can live without it. But one trend we see is chocolate flavours incorporated into local foods,” George Zhang, managing director for Barry Callebaut China told