Historically, Carma was a Swiss company producing for the Swiss market. Today, thanks to its successful expansion and increasing demand, it exports to a broad customer base around the world.
Carma is particularly well known in the Asian and North American markets. Thanks to strong innovation and continued range extension Carma has become a very famous brand around the world.
Today Carma continues to produce all products in Dübendorf. Half of the whole production volume is sold into export markets especially in Asia and North America.
History
• In 1931 Founded by Carl Maentler in Zürich. First "production site" and office was in reality his own flat.
• Between 1936-1941 The production site relocated several times and finally moved to Dübendorf in 1941 where production still continues. Production of marmalades began.
• In 1947-1948 First production of couverture.
• In 1961 30th birthday of Carma. First exportation to Asian and American markets. Carma became one of fi rst Swiss brands exported into Asian markets.
• 1965-1992 During this long period Carma continued to grow and extended its product range, winning new clients around the world. Several new industrial installations were done during this period in Dübendorf.
• 1994-1997 Carma guarantees quality certifi cates SN EN ISO 9001 and the introduction of HACCP concept.
• 1999 Acquired by Barry Callebaut.
Barry Callebaut
Carma is part of Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products. Find out more at www.barry-callebaut.com
