Barry Callebaut sells Chococam to focus on cocoa sourcing

By Lindsey Partos

28-Jul-2008 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 17:19 GMT

Focusing further on cocoa bean sourcing and processing, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut spins-off Chococam, the last of its consumer activities in Africa, to South African food firm Tiger Brands.

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