The Swiss industrial chocolate manufacturer Callebaut reported a 7.2 per cent increase in sales volumes in the three months prior to 30 November 2009, to 362,973 metric tonnes. Sales in local currencies were up 6.3 per cent, but 1.5 per cent in its reporting currency, to CHF 1,429.1.

CEO Juergen Steinemann  expects the company will continue to outperform the market, based on its growth strategy and order book. Barry Callebaut’s three year growth targets through to 2011/12 are for an avera...