Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich, Switzerland, has officially opened its third manufacturing facility in Canada, built in Brantford, Ontario.  

The facility is equipped with advanced production lines focused on liquid molding, liquid chocolate, and industrial molding across a wide range of applications, supporting customers with greater flexibility and capacity. As the company’s first new factory in North America since 2008, and its largest capital investment in the region to date, this expansion further strengthens Barry Callebaut’s presence in Canada, adding to its existing operations in Chatham, Ontario, and St. Hyacinthe, Quebec.

The new chocolate factory in Brantford marks a significant milestone in Barry Callebaut’s growth journey across North America. Representing an investment of USD 104 m, the state-of-the-art facility underscores the company’s confidence in the region’s chocolate market and its commitment to advancing local manufacturing and customer proximity.

“Brantford is more than a new facility, it’s a hub for innovation, service and excellence in everything we create. This plant will allow us to work even more closely with our customers, delivering the chocolate solutions they need while strengthening our presence in Canada and the entire region. We’re excited to grow alongside this community and invest in the talent and innovation that make our business thrive,” said Natasha Chen, President, North America at Barry Callebaut.

Andres Oviedo, Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, America at Barry Callebaut, added: “At Barry Callebaut, quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. The Brantford facility has been designed to meet the highest standards, ensuring that every product leaving our plant delivers the exceptional taste and quality our customers expect. This investment demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safety, precision, and consistency across all our operations.”

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed customers, guests, and local partners to the Brantford facility, celebrating the start of a new chapter in Barry Callebaut’s North American operations. The event highlighted the company’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and growth, and provided an opportunity for attendees to tour the state-of-the-art plant and see firsthand the capabilities that will support customers across Canada and beyond.