"We aim to support our product with positive nutritional claims, helping our customers differentiate their products from those of their competitors. We will continue to work with our customers to ensure our products are marketed correctly, in order to make cocoa flavanols an established health ingredient for years to come," he said. R&D remains a significant investment area for Barry Callebaut, though Slesinksi declined to elaborate on specific research. " One of Barry Callebaut's strategic pillars is innovation so we are constantly working on innovative new products within the chocolate category," he said.