date:Dec 12, 2012
from 24%. The markets for cocoa powder are growing fast (by 2-5% per annum), mostly driven by emerging markets and increasing demand for a broad range of applications, such as cocoa-based beverages, compounds, fillings, bakery products and ice cream.
- Second, the transaction will significantly expand Barry Callebauts cocoa processing and cake powder blending expertise and give it valuable market and management know-how in Asia.
- Third, the acquisition will strengthen Barry Callebauts co