Barry Callebaut acquires components department of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates U.S.

Barry Callebaut, the producer of high quality chocolate and cocoa merchandise, has effectively closed the purchase of the components department of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates within the U.S.

Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Barry Callebaut, mentioned: “Gertrude Hawk Ingredients provides new functions, applied sciences and professional workers who we’re glad to welcome to the Barry Callebaut circle of relatives.

“The acquisition permits us to make bigger our product portfolio into new markets, and to supply a good wider vary of value-adding services and products to our shoppers than sooner than.

“Gertrude Hawk Ingredients will play a cornerstone role in our specialty & decorations business in the U.S. and we intend to further build on their team and their capabilities.”

The events have agreed to not reveal any monetary main points of the transaction.

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