This press release was issued by Barry Callebaut Group.
- The Callebaut Global Innovation Center (GIC) integrates two Centers of Excellence (CoEs): the company’s first-ever global Artificial Intelligence (AI) CoE and a pioneering Cacao Coatings (compound) CoE. Alongside these, the GIC includes the Callebaut Chocolate Academy™, a regional Research and Development facility and a state-of-the-art pilot lab.
- As the first Callebaut GIC to feature a new integrated model, the Singapore center represents a bold new vision for collaboration and creativity.
- By uniting AI, craftsmanship, innovation, and customer co-creation, Barry Callebaut is redefining the future of chocolate experiences worldwide.
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today announced the opening of its Callebaut Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Singapore. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and transformation across the chocolate and cocoa industry.
Located at Geneo in Singapore Science Park, the Callebaut Global Innovation Center (GIC) brings together two Centers of Excellence (CoEs): the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) CoE dedicated to chocolate and cocoa, and the company’s pioneering Cacao Coatings (compound) CoE.
The Cacao Coatings CoE in Singapore is Barry Callebaut’s first CoE dedicated to advancing innovation, expertise, and customer solutions in cacao coatings, also known as compounds. It focuses on breakthrough product development in coatings and fillings, building deep formulation and application expertise to deliver scalable portfolios and customized brand solutions across markets.
The Geneo site also houses the Callebaut Chocolate Academy™ Singapore alongside a regional Research and Development facility. The Academy delivers a unique customer experience by translating consumer trends and customer briefs into innovative concepts. Embedded within the Callebaut Global Innovation Center, it turns insights into hands‑on co‑creation and practical solutions that accelerate customer innovation.
In addition to the facilities at Geneo, the new state‑of‑the‑art pilot lab at our Senoko chocolate factory complements and strengthens our capabilities, creating a fully interconnected platform for both innovation and scalable production. This pilot lab enables rapid prototyping, small‑batch production, and process testing. Together, the five components of the GIC establish a comprehensive innovation ecosystem. In doing so, Barry Callebaut is redefining how chocolate experiences are imagined, designed, and delivered.
As the first Callebaut GIC to launch a new integrated model, the Singapore center embodies a bold new approach to collaboration and creativity, reinforcing the nation’s role as a global hub for food innovation and digital advancement.
