Barry Callebaut to build facility in Turkey

ZURICH, Switzerland – With the company’s goal to participate in the growth potential of the Turkish chocolate market as well as in the regional market, high-quality cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut is set to build a facility at the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. The new plant will be located in Eskisehir which is close to the company’s existing and potential confectionery customers.

The total investment is about CHF 15 million (EUR 12 million / USD 16 million). The facility will have an initial capacity of 15,000 tonnes and offer about 50 new jobs. Barry Callebaut's new site is scheduled to open mid-2013.

 “The building of a new state-of-the-art chocolate factory in Turkey is another major step in tapping the potential of a rapidly growing region,” says CEO Juergen Steinemann. “It's in line with our strategy to further expand our geographic presence to markets that offer above-average growth opportunities. The new production facility will also help to foster our position in the region.”

The company’s presence in Turkey will help fill the need for high-quality and chocolate and chocolate compounds, as well as technical services and innovation.

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