20 Jan 2016 --- The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, grew its sales volume by 6.4% to 494,873 tonnes during the first 3 months of fiscal year 2015/16 (ended on November 30, 2015). Top-line growth was broad-based and fueled by the three key growth drivers Outsourcing & Partnerships, Emerging Markets and Gourmet & Specialties. This contrasts with a 3.7% decline of the global chocolate confectionery market in the period under review.