Chocolate maker: Barry Callebaut on Ukraine’s “war sponsors” list

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Authorities accuse the Zurich company of continuing its operations (3 factories) in the Russian Federation and thus helping finance the war effort. It is also said that chocolate was supplied “under the guise of basic material” to a confectionery factory where chocolate is part of the rations of the Russian armed forces.

According to the agency, Barry Callebaut transported $94 million worth of goods to Russia last year; This figure will be three times higher than in 2022. “Barry Callebaut continues to actively support the Russian economy and thereby sponsor aggression against Ukraine,” the agency said. said. .

Barry Callebaut did not comment specifically on the allegations, but when asked by the AWP news agency, he said: “We condemn all acts of war and share the serious concerns triggered worldwide by the war in Ukraine.” The entire operation “strictly adheres to all international sanctions and regulations”. In response to Russia’s attack, all new investments in Russia were suspended and activities in this market were regulated.

Barry Callebaut is not alone on the list of war sponsors. Nestlé and other consumer goods giants such as Mars, PepsiCo, Mondelez and Unilever can also be found here.

(SDA)

Source :Blick