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Introducing the NEW cacaofruit powder - February 2023

cacaofruit pralines

Unlock the next generation of pralines

Chocolate pralines are without a doubt one of the most popular delicacies in confectionary. Pralines are the perfect way to express creativity and innovation because the possibilities in flavor combinations are endless. We love to introduce you to the cacaofruit flavors in the world of pralines: a match made in heaven.
cacaofruit powder

The Cacaofruit Powder

Cacaofruit powder consists of 100% pure cacaofruit, and is a blend of cacaofruit pulp and natural cocoa powder. Cacaofruit powder has a charecteristic flavor, containing the fresh fruitiness of the cacaofruit with cocoa notes.
upcycled certified cacaofruit

Upcycled cacaofruit: a delicious solution to climate change

The upcycled food mark will help consumers to make a positive contribution to the planet. The seal helps them make an informed choice in their purchases.

Top Chocolate Trends 2023 & Beyond - January 2023

chocolate bars on cream colored background

Top Chocolate Trends for 2024 and Beyond

Discover the three types of indulgence that will shape the chocolate market in 2024 and download the in-depth reports that offer a global and multi-regional perspective.
illustration of guy looking at a hat rack with three tenets of the future of indulgence

The Future of Indulgence

Find out how consumers' approach to life is impacting the manner in which they indulge.

Chocolate holidays and a sweet Christmas! - December 2022

Christmas celebration cake decorated with chocolate decorations

Sweet treats for the festive season - Christmas chocolate and more

Discover the trends for this holiday season in sweets and chocolates! Christmas treats and wintertime sweets from chocolate and more!
Ice cream consumers

3 Types of Sweet Treat Lovers

Discover 3 types of sweet treat consumers. From the Health Enthusiasts to the Trend Spotters to the Exquisite Explorers. Learn what kind of treats they are looking for.
illustration of guy looking at a hat rack with three tenets of the future of indulgence

The Future of Indulgence

Find out how consumers' approach to life is impacting the manner in which they indulge.

Which ingredient is next on your sustainability journey? - June 2022

Sustainable vanilla

Vanilla

Barry Callebaut has teamed up with our vanilla supplier Prova to address the issues impacting vanilla farmers in Madagascar, specifically poverty, by making farmers more resilient with diversified income sources (i.e. from cocoa production), and improved productivity and quality.
FAI_Cows Copyright © SiraStudio. All rights reserved. Photo provided courtesy of Benchmark Holdings Plc

Dairy

Barry Callebaut has developed its innovative VisionDairy program together with the Food Animal Initiative (FAI) to engage our suppliers and their farmers on animal welfare, farm performance and environmental stewardship.
cane Sugar Barry Callebaut

Cane sugar

Barry Callebaut works with suppliers and partners to foster improvement in our sugarcane supply chains by creating value and addressing key risks.
Beet sugar

Beet sugar

Barry Callebaut is a member of the Crops working group as well as the Beet Sugar Project at the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI).
Coconut oil

Coconut

Coconut oil is an important ingredient for Barry Callebaut’s customers, used in many ice cream applications and confectionery fillings. Sourced primarily from regions throughout the Philippines and Indonesia, the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of small coconut producers is a priority for Barry Callebaut.
Palm oil production Barry Callebaut

Palm oil

Barry Callebaut is committed to sourcing sustainably produced palm oil that supports our No Deforestation, No Peatland and No Exploitation (NDPE) commitments. In order to advance sustainable and deforestation-free palm oil, we have adopted a strategy which combines traceability, certification, satellite monitoring, supplier evaluation and industry collaborations.
Soy plant

Soy

Barry Callebaut’s sustainable soy is sourced via ProTerra which ensures a sustainable and GMO free source of soy for use in our final products. ProTerra is the industry leader in certified sustainable soy cultivation, mainly sourced from Brazil. Additionally, we engage on the Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS).
Hazelnut

Nuts

At Barry Callebaut, we use various nuts from different origins all around the globe. Everywhere, we are working on the implementation of sustainable production practices via impactful projects.

The most delicious solution to climate change - March 2022

ISM poster cabosse praline

Pioneering Chocolatier Vandenbulcke wins gold at ISM with Cabosse Naturals Ingredient

Chocolatier Vandenbulcke (Belgium) achieves the golden medal at the ISM Cologne, the world’s leading trade fair for confectionery and snacks, with the Cabosse praline, created with the upcycled cacaofruit pulp!
yellow cacaofruit

Discover the cacaofruit ingredients

Cabosse Naturals has created a range of delicious, 100% pure, natural ingredients: the pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara. Discover all cacaofruit ingredients!
upcycled certified cacaofruit

Upcycled cacaofruit: a delicious solution to climate change

The upcycled food mark will help consumers to make a positive contribution to the planet. The seal helps them make an informed choice in their purchases.

Plant Craft Pop-up Store: Visit for your next vegan launch - January 2022

Plant Craft Pop Up Store key visual

Plant Craft Pop-Up Store | Jan 10, 2022- Feb 28, 2022

Date
January 10, 2022 to February 28, 2022
Explore plant-based creations made with the new plant craft range by trendsetting chefs. Store open from January 10, 2022 till February 28, 2022!
Vegan cafe and consumers

Plant-based treats: what do consumers expect?

43% of Western European consumers expect to consume more plant-based products. Find out what motivates them when it comes to treats.
Barry Callebaut Plant Craft range

Discover our Plant Craft product range - vegan and dairy-free!

Get to know our vegan and dairy-free products range: chocolate, nuts, fillings, decorations, cocoa powders. Download our Plant Craft brochure.

Top Chocolate Trends for 2022 - December 2021

chocolate bars on cream colored background

Top Chocolate Trends for 2024 and Beyond

Discover the three types of indulgence that will shape the chocolate market in 2024 and download the in-depth reports that offer a global and multi-regional perspective.
Why consumers love chocolate

Why Do Consumers Love Chocolate?

Everyone love chocolate. It’s one of the favorite sweet product. Find out why people consume chocolate, and what they look for in chocolate products.
cake on a tray

Top 6 Trends to Watch in Bakery

As a chocolate manufacturer with offices around the world, Barry Callebaut has a unique pulse on global bakery trends. Discover the top trends Barry Callebaut sees in North American bakery & pastry products and download our reports to see what’s trending in Asia & Europe as well!

Ice cream: your free download of on trend concepts & innovative ingredients - September 2021

Ruby Granella & Caramel Granella

Innovations in Demand for 2023

Discover the ice cream innovations for 2023 and delight your customers, from chocolate & nut coatings to sensorial fillings for your next ice cream innovation!

Top 6 Trends to watch in Bakery - Download your free report - September 2021

cake on a tray

Top 6 Trends to Watch in Bakery

As a chocolate manufacturer with offices around the world, Barry Callebaut has a unique pulse on global bakery trends. Discover the top trends Barry Callebaut sees in North American bakery & pastry products and download our reports to see what’s trending in Asia & Europe as well!
Crunchy extruded biscuits with caramel chocolate coating

When biscuits meet caramel

Caramel is winning the hearts of consumers in the sweet baked goods category. Consumers adore the combination of biscuits and caramel. Say goodbye to boring biscuits thanks to our broad range of caramel ingredients

Meet the upcycled cacaofruit - June 2021

Cabosse naturals cacaofruit on tree

About Cabosse Naturals

Cabosse Naturals is committed to breaking new ground with the cacaofruit ingredients! Get to know our beliefs, values and our 100% natural ingredients.
yellow cacaofruit

Discover the cacaofruit ingredients

Cabosse Naturals has created a range of delicious, 100% pure, natural ingredients: the pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara. Discover all cacaofruit ingredients!
usage of cacaofruit ingredients

Best ways to use our cacaofruit

Our innovative cacaofruit ingredients celebrate the fresh fruity taste and marks the creation of a next-generation food and drinks category. Learn more!

Discover our Coatings & Fillings collection - May 2021

Confectionery fillings and compound coatings

Compound Coatings & Fillings

Discover Barry Callebaut’s expertise in compound coatings & fillings for confectionery, bakery and pastry, biscuit, cereal, ice cream and dairy creations.
Confectionery fillings

Confectionery fillings for pralines, tablets and countlines

Discover Barry Callebaut’s expertise in confectionery fillings: fill your pralines, tablets and countlines with a delicious, mouth-watering heart.
Sandwich biscuits cookies fillings

Biscuit and Cereal fillings for cookies, cereal bars, wafers and more

Discover Barry Callebaut’s expertise in biscuit and cereal fillings: fill all your creations such as cookies, sandwich biscuits, wafer, cereal bar and snack bar with a delicious, mouth-watering heart.

10 new ingredients for your next ice cream innovation - April 2021

Ruby Granella & Caramel Granella

Innovations in Demand for 2023

Discover the ice cream innovations for 2023 and delight your customers, from chocolate & nut coatings to sensorial fillings for your next ice cream innovation!
Ice Cream Trends

Ice Cream Trends in 2024 and beyond

Time to capture more insights and knowledge of the latest trends in the ice cream industry- Our Trend Report 2024 is packed with trends and concepts that are shaping the ice cream world.

Celebrating Spring with these Easter trends - March 2021

Slabs of colored chocolate with Easter prints and textures

Top 3 Easter trends 2021

Find out how Easter is being spent this year and find out what products consumers are buying. Consumers are looking for fun and indulgence, but also exploring homebaking and plant-based innovations.
Colorful Easter eggs

4 Easter Egg trends for 2021

Every year, consumers can choose from a vast assortment of Easter eggs. There’s something to please everyone, whether they go for something classic, or decide to get a little experimental this year!

The Caramel Collection - February 2021

Caramel Frappuccino with amaretti, Caramel crunches and meringue decorations

Top 5 reasons why consumers love caramel

Caramel flavor is a must-have for every sweet range. Whether that’s in cakes, cookies, ice cream or confectionery products, not having a brown flavor (and caramel in particular) in your range is unimaginable.
Crunchy extruded biscuits with caramel chocolate coating

When biscuits meet caramel

Caramel is winning the hearts of consumers in the sweet baked goods category. Consumers adore the combination of biscuits and caramel. Say goodbye to boring biscuits thanks to our broad range of caramel ingredients
Caramel Chocolate Tablet

The Caramel Chocolate Collection

Caramel Chocolate offers consumers a new taste sensation, based on one of the most popular flavors in the chocolate world - caramel. Build a unique sensory experience with the Caramel Chocolate Collection, our diverse range of Caramel Chocolate.

Discover the Top Chocolate Trends for 2021 and Beyond - February 2021

chocolate bars on cream colored background

Top Chocolate Trends for 2024 and Beyond

Discover the three types of indulgence that will shape the chocolate market in 2024 and download the in-depth reports that offer a global and multi-regional perspective.
Confectionery Nibbles or Dragees - Hazelnuts in chocolate and matcha powder

Discover Top Chocolate Trends 2021 in Europe

Download our exclusive full report and discover how the Top Chocolate Trends for 2021 are manifesting in Europe
Confectionery Nibbles or Dragees - Hazelnuts in chocolate and matcha powder

Discover Top Chocolate Trends 2021 in North America

Download our exclusive full report and discover the Top Chocolate Trends for 2021 driving confectionery innovation in North America

Christmas Review 2020: A celebration like no other - January 2021

Christmas Buche 2020

Christmas 2020: Bakery and Pastry trends

With 2020 in our past, we saw several trends popping up for this year’s Christmas celebrations in the bakery and pastry aisle. Consumers were looking for ways to make Christmas special, in a way that fits their lifestyle.
Cocoa pod-shaped chocolate cup

Confectionery for Christmas 2020: celebrating with chocolate

Many consumers celebrated Christmas 2020 differently than usual. With consumers looking for a way to create a festive feel, confectionery brands got creative!

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