With the new plant in Rajasthan, India becomes Barry Callebaut’s largest chocolate-producing market in the AMEA region
Neemrana, Rajasthan, July 30, 2025: Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has inaugurated its third chocolate manufacturing facility in India, located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. The new factory marks a significant milestone for the Group, making India its largest chocolate-producing market in the AMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) region.
This expansion reflects Barry Callebaut’s deepening commitment to the Indian market and the growing demand for premium chocolate products across the region. The Neemrana facility joins the company’s existing plants in Pune and Baramati, further enhancing its manufacturing capabilities to serve industrial, artisanal, and professional customers, including chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants, and caterers.
With more than 60 production facilities worldwide and a global workforce of over 13,000 people, Barry Callebaut delivers a full-service offering—from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing chocolate fillings, decorations, and compounds.
The new Neemrana plant is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs of India’s fast-evolving chocolate and confectionery sector. This strategic investment is aligned with the Group’s global growth strategy and its vision of being the go-to partner for chocolate solutions in emerging markets.
About Barry Callebaut Group:
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products. It serves the entire food industry—from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users—through a broad portfolio of chocolate solutions, all rooted in sustainable sourcing and innovation.
