Barry Callebaut AG

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CH0009002962

Food Processing

Market Closed - Swiss Exchange Other stock markets 11:30:51 2026-02-13 am EST			5-day change	1st Jan Change
1,396.00 ^CHF	-1.41%		-1.62%	+6.89%

Feb. 10	Swiss Market Index Closes Flat; Barry Callebaut Shares Down	MT
Feb. 10	Barry Callebaut Opens Research Center in Singapore	MT

Barry Callebaut volume miss amid CEO appointment

Barry Callebaut posted Q1 25/26 sales ahead of consensus on price increase pass-through but missed on volumes, signaling pressure in Western Europe and North America. Hein Schumacher was named CEO, while Guidance was reaffirmed despite cocoa price volatility.

Published on 01/21/2026 at 06:11 am EST

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Latest news about Barry Callebaut AG

Feb. 10	Swiss Market Index Closes Flat; Barry Callebaut Shares Down	MT
Feb. 10	Barry Callebaut Opens Research Center in Singapore	MT
Feb. 05	Swiss Market Index Retreats; Gurit Shares Rise	MT
Feb. 05	Barry Callebaut to invest EUR 250 mln in Wieze plant	RE
Feb. 03	Chocolate maker Tony's Chocolonely says lower cocoa price offers chance to bolster supply chain	RE
Feb. 02	Former Barry Callebaut CEO's Recent Exit Said Due to Board Disagreement Over Cocoa Business Strategy	MT
Feb. 02	Former Barry Callebaut CEO's Recent Exit Said Due to Board Disagreement Over Cocoa Business Strategy	MT
Feb. 02	Barry Callebaut CEO left after high-level split over cocoa, sources say	RE
Jan. 26	SOFTS-Cocoa prices climb off two-year lows after falling nearly 20% last week	RE
Jan. 26	SOFTS-Cocoa prices edge up off two year lows after falling nearly 20% last week	RE
Jan. 23	SOFTS-Cocoa prices fall nearly 20% in the week, hit two-year lows	RE
Jan. 23	SOFTS-Cocoa prices slide to two-year lows on weak demand	RE
Jan. 22	SOFTS-Cocoa prices remain near two-year lows, raw sugar gains	RE
Jan. 22	Kepler Cheuvreux Downgrades Barry Callebaut to Hold, Raises PT	MT
Jan. 22	SOFTS-Cocoa prices edge up but remain near two-year low on demand woes	RE

Hein Schumacher

Hein Schumacher is Chief Executive Officer at Barry Callebaut AG since 2026.
Mr. Schumacher is Member of the Supervisory Board at Het Concertgebouw NV.
Mr. Schumacher is Member of the Supervisory Board at TIAS Business School BV.
Formerly, Mr. Schumacher was Chief Executive Officer at Koninklijke FrieslandCampina NV from 2018 to 2023.
Mr. Schumacher was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Unilever Plc from 2023 to 2025.
Mr. Schumacher was Director at Global Dairy Platform, Inc. Mr. Schumacher was President-Asia Pacific at H.J.
Heinz Co. from 2003 to 2014.
Mr. Schumacher was Finance Manager at Unilever NV.
Mr. Schumacher was Principal at Heinz UFE Ltd. Mr. Schumacher was Vice President-Finance at Heinz Europe Ltd. Mr. Schumacher was Controller-Asia & Central America Region at Royal Ahold NV from 2001 to 2003.
Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Amsterdam.

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Company Profile

Barry Callebaut AG is a Switzerland-based company engaged in the food processing industry. The Company produces cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products for the food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterer. Its manufacturing process involves all stages of the cocoa and chocolate value chain from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products. The Companyâ€™s global activities are divided into four geographic-based segments: Global Cocoa, Europe, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The Company operates more than 50 chocolate and cocoa factories, and is present in over 30 countries. The Company operates Nyonkopa, a licensed buying company based in Ghana, as a subsidiary.

Employees

13,138

Sector

Food Processing

Calendar

Apr. 16 - Q2 2026 Earnings Release

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