Chocolate producer Barry Callebaut from Wieze grows again: nearly 6 percent increase in Q4

Barry Callebaut reports a 5.7% increase in sold volumes for Q4, continuing growth from Q3. Despite this, overall annual volumes, revenue, and profit declined. CEO Hein Schumacher expresses confidence in future growth through innovation. The company anticipates a 1-3% volume growth for the current fiscal year, with a projected 3-5% increase in recurring operating profit. Barry Callebaut, headquartered in Zurich, operates the world's largest chocolate factory in Wieze, producing 350,000 tons annually.