Barry Callebaut plans major investment in Belgian plant

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND  — Barry Callebaut is planning a multi-year investment plan for its chocolate facility in the Belgian town of Wieze.

Barry Callebaut will allocate €250 million ($294.87 million) in investments to the facility, modernizing its production lines to improve food safety and quality and constructing a ring road to significantly improve safety and environmental impact through one-way traffic on site, according to the company.

 “These masterplan initiatives will not only improve our operational capabilities in Wieze, but also create a more modern, safer and attractive working environment for our dedicated employees,” said Filip Hermans, plant manager for the Barry Callebaut facility in Wieze. “Through this investment, we future proof our Wieze factory so we can continue to deliver our customers with the best service, value, and quality.”

Barry Callebaut also will allocate €125 million in investments to its chocolate facility in the Belgian city of Halle, a part of which fall under the BC Next Level program while other parts are regular investments in the facility.