Barry Callebaut Integrates Upcycled Cacaofruit Products into Portfolio
SWITZERLAND – Barry Callebaut, a Swiss-Belgian cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has integrated upcycled cacaofruit products into its portfolio.
The chocolatier stated that this innovative ingredient range offers food manufacturers and artisans the opportunity to harness the signature taste and natural richness of the fruit.
Barry Callebaut noted that this upcycled range perfectly meets market expectations by delivering a triple benefit to consumers through taste innovation, healthy ingredients, and a positive impact on the planet and local communities.
Since demonstrating its global potential in 2019, Barry Callebaut said this addition enables it to partner and scale up activities through brands, further strengthening its sustainable palette of opportunities for customers while delivering a new taste experience.
This marks a significant milestone in Barry Callebaut’s journey towards sustainability, innovation, and exquisite taste.
Efforts to raise awareness about this largely overlooked fruit have resulted in recognition for its sustainable impact and flavor by well-known industry institutions.
The company has established numerous partnerships with pioneering brands, including Athletic Brewery (United States), chocolatier VandenBulcke (Belgium), and other well-known brands in Japan.
Barry Callebaut further explained that the demand for tasty, healthy, and environmentally friendly products has grown significantly in recent years.
Future Insight Consultancy projects the Cocoa and Chocolate Market to grow rapidly at a 4.5% CAGR from its existing size of US$3.4 billion in 2023 to US$314.7 billion by 2030.
For the low-calorie chocolate market, Future Market Insights projects a growth of 6.6% CAGR from 2024 to 2034, following a steady ascent of 6.3% CAGR from 2019 to 2023.
This period witnessed a fusion of health consciousness and indulgence as consumers embraced the guilt-free allure of low-calorie treats.
Looking ahead, the market analysis firm said innovation will drive product development and evolving consumer preferences will shape the landscape, with the low-calorie chocolate market poised to captivate even more discerning palates in the future.
Meanwhile, the vegan chocolate market is forecasted to grow at a 12.4% CAGR, increasing from a value of US$1.4 billion in 2023 to US$3.3 billion by the end of 2030.
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