Chocolate Maker Opens First Facility in North America Since 2008

Barry Callebaut officially opened its third manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ont. Built in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing food manufacturing regions, the facility is equipped with advanced production lines focused on liquid molding, liquid chocolate, and industrial molding across a wide range of applications to support customers with greater flexibility and capacity.

This is the company’s first new factory in North America since 2008, and its largest capital investment in the region to date. Barry Callebaut already has existing operations in Chatham, Ont., and St. Hyacinthe, Que. Representing an investment of $104 million, the company says the state-of-the-art facility underscores its confidence in the region’s chocolate market and its commitment to advancing local manufacturing and customer proximity.

Barry Callebaut"Brantford is more than a new facility, it’s a hub for innovation, service and excellence in everything we create," says Natasha Chen, President, North America at Barry Callebaut. "This plant will allow us to work even more closely with our customers, delivering the chocolate solutions they need while strengthening our presence in Canada and the entire region. We’re excited to grow alongside this community and invest in the talent and innovation that make our business thrive."

"We’re proud to open our doors here in Brantford and become part of this community," says Zeljko Andrasic, Plant Manager, Brantford at Barry Callebaut. "This facility is more than just a factory; it’s a place where local talent, innovation, and collaboration come together to create the exceptional chocolate our customers love. Beyond building a facility, we’re building a culture, one that values safety, quality, and, above all, the people who make it all possible. We’re excited to grow with Brantford, support local jobs, and contribute to the region’s thriving food manufacturing landscape."