With its iconic gold-wrapped Lindor truffles and smooth-melting chocolate bars, Lindt & Sprüngli has become synonymous with luxurious chocolate indulgence worldwide. Yet, behind this global success story lies a rich Swiss heritage, a relentless dedication to quality, and a sprinkle of innovation.
From a Small Confectionery to a Chocolate Empire
At the forefront of the food industry, HACO AG has cemented a reputation as a dynamic Swiss innovator. Headquartered in Gümligen, the company consistently delivers exciting new products and solutions across a range of food categories.
A Legacy of Quality and Swiss Expertise
Ecuador is a country with a deep knowledge of agricultural production, rooted in crops as diverse as coffee, bananas, and shrimps. In the world of chocolate, it is the world’s third-largest cocoa producer and one of the fastest-growing cocoa origins, as well as the largest global producer of fine flavor cocoa. Combined with our long-established expertise in innovation and sustainability, Ecuador is the perfect match for Barry Callebaut to build a dedicated hub to power cocoa farming research to support cocoa farming resilience and productivity.