Barry Callebaut reported strong half-year results for 2013/14, with a sales volume increase of 17.6% and a net profit rise of 8.3%, driven by acquisitions and growth in emerging markets. The company focuses on maintaining strong product margins while addressing capacity shortages and leveraging recent acquisitions to improve profitability. Key regions such as Europe and the Americas demonstrated significant volume and EBIT growth, while the overall positive market dynamics in the chocolate industry continue to support the company's strategic objectives.