Established in 1842 by the French visionary Charles Barry, Cacao Barry creates exceptional couverture chocolates. At the core of their expertise is a commitment to discovering, curating, and showcasing the diversity of cacao flavour profiles.

Originally coffee and tea merchants, the Barry family began a quest for the perfect cocoa bean in west Africa, which set a precedent for taste and quality. Since the La Carré family took over in 1923, the ethos of investing in cocoa plantations, factories, and communities across Africa and South America has continued.

Cacao Barry champions sustainable harvesting and procurement, not only uplifting the communities they engage with, but also fostering an environment for culinary creativity. They inspire chefs around the world to push boundaries and innovate, using their unique and diverse range of chocolates, each with its own unique taste profile.

In their commitment to a future of sustainability, Cacao Barry forges strong partnerships with farmers and chefs. As of October 2020, all their chocolates are made from sustainably sourced cocoa beans. With a commitment to the Cocoa Horizon Foundation, Cacao Barry is actively improving the lives of cocoa farmers, combating child labour, reducing deforestation, and mitigating their carbon footprint - all crucial elements of their ambitious 2025 vision: deforestation-free and carbon positive.

Envisioning a future rich in plant-based and sustainable products, Cacao Barry seeks to introduce a broader range of pure cocoa-based products, nut and praline products, as well as expanding on fine flavours. This development will not only enrich their flavour spectrum but also presents novel opportunities for chefs and chocolatiers.

Cacao Barry make the chocolate craft an art form.