Barry Callebaut Brings Plant-based Chocolate to North America

Barry Callebaut, a leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced its latest expansion of its plant-based portfolio by adding dairy-free organic chocolate to its North American portfolio. The ingredients are part of a plant-based solution range called Plant Craft.

A survey in Barry Callebaut’s new report, The Future of Indulgence, shows that 81 percent of consumers are seeking chocolates that not only taste great but are also ‘good for me and good for the planet’.

Dairy-free organic chocolate joins the entire plant-based portfolio including the recently launched dairy-free compound, classic dairy-free chocolates and cocoa powders, as well as the more unique portfolio offerings including the robust range of nut solutions and Cacaofruit Experiences, the pulp, juice and concentrate directly from the Cacaofruit. The Plant Craft range includes solutions for confectionery, bakery, ice cream applications and beyond.

“There is a lot of excitement around our industry-leading Plant Craft portfolio as we offer exciting solutions to the consumer demands of the plant-based market,” says Laura Bergan, director of brand marketing at Barry Callebaut. “Along with expanding our plant-based solutions, we will also reveal our Future of Indulgence report that introduces a new type of indulgence that we have seen emerging in the past few years. Sweets & Snacks Expo is the perfect moment to debut the comprehensiveness of our Plant Craft portfolio and to communicate how the exciting dairy-free organic addition optimizes the new opportunity in the world of indulgence.”