Barry Callebaut and Unilever Sign Long-term Agreement for the Supply of Cocoa and Chocolate

Unilever has extend their long-term agreement for the supply of cocoa and chocolate with Barry Callebaut. The original agreement was signed in 2012. The new agreement adds terms of support for Unilever´s goal of full sustainability in the ingredient sector. “We are pleased to extend our strategic relationship with Barry Callebaut, a long-term partner for our global ice cream business, which will help us execute our ambitious growth plans. Through this partnership, we can look forward to greater innovation for our well-loved ice cream brands, like Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, and a closer alignment with our cocoa sustainability goals.” Willem Uijen, Unilever’s Chief Procurement Officer
“With the extended agreement, we are building on the long-term relationship that we have maintained with Unilever over the past decade. During this time, we have become a preferred global supplier and innovation partner for one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, by working closely together in all areas of the partnership, from building a resilient supply chain to leveraging our strength in bringing the latest innovations to Unilever. Going forward, we will continue to support Unilever’s efforts to achieve its sustainability targets.” Rogier van Sligter, President EMEA at Barry Callebaut