Barry Callebaut announced the next phase of the expansion of its Chatham factory in Ontario/Canada. The multi-year expansion started in 2018, with an initial investment of USD 30 m for additional liquid storage capacity in Chatham to expand the variety of products available to customers. An additional USD 70 m will have been invested in Chatham’s product portfolio and enhanced manufacturing capabilities through the end of the 2022/2023 fiscal year, ending 31 August 2023.

The investments shall enable Barry Callebaut to continue to drive long-term growth in the growing compound market in North America. In comparison to traditional chocolate, compound is made with cocoa powder and vegetable fats instead of cocoa liquor and cocoa butter. Depending on the application, compounds can have higher heat resistance and workability.