Barry Callebaut Group, Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, is pleased to announce the extension of its global strategic supply agreement with Unilever, a renowned consumer goods company and global leader in the ice cream industry.
The renewed strategic supply agreement, originally established in 2012, reaffirms Barry Callebaut’s commitment to delivering the latest chocolate innovations specifically tailored for Unilever’s ice cream offerings. By leveraging our expertise and capabilities, we aim to drive strategic, long-term growth on a global scale in collaboration with Unilever. Furthermore, this agreement underscores our ongoing support for Unilever in their pursuit of ambitious sustainability goals.
Barry Callebaut takes great pride in our role as Unilever’s trusted partner for cocoa and chocolate supply. This extended partnership allows us to continue delivering high-quality products that meet Unilever’s exacting standards while fueling their innovation efforts in the ice cream sector. We are excited to contribute to Unilever’s success and work together towards a sustainable future.
“We are pleased to extend our strategic relationship with Barry Callebaut, a long-term partner for our global ice cream business, which will help us execute our ambitious growth plans. Through this partnership, we can look forward to greater innovation for our well-loved ice cream brands, like Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, and a closer alignment with our cocoa sustainability goals,” commented Willem Uijen, Unilever’s Chief Procurement Officer.
“With the extended agreement, we are building on the long-term relationship that we have maintained with Unilever over the past decade. During this time, we have become a preferred global supplier and innovation partner for one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, by working closely together in all areas of the partnership, from building a resilient supply chain to leveraging our strength in bringing the latest innovations to Unilever. Going forward, we will continue to support Unilever’s efforts to achieve its sustainability targets,” said Rogier van Sligter, President EMEA at Barry Callebaut.
