Lareka is the global leading supplier of chocolate packaging machines for premium chocolate bars and tablets. Our excellence goes way back. For over 40 years, Lareka has been representing smart packaging with care. The expertise and international experience our team has gained make Lareka able to do it all: develop, manufacture and overhaul of packaging machines according to European standards. Whether you are producing bean-to-bar chocolate in small batches or napolitains in huge numbers, Lareka can ‘optimize your packaging’.

The Lareka BTB25 can now handle flowpacked chocolate bars. Until now, this bar wrapper could exclusively be used for single-stage foil/film and paper wrapping and double-stage cardboard packaging. This upgrade enables running flowpacked chocolate bars through the machine. The customer can choose to wrap a cardboard box or sleeve around the flowpacked tablet.

Packaging chocolate bars with rough inclusions. The Lareka BTB25 meets the demand of the artisan, bean to bar chocolatiers which want to add raw ingredients to their chocolate. With its big size range and versatility, our packing machine is able to wrap all sorts of chocolate tablets. The advantages of the BTB25 are:
• Perfect for crafted, artisan chocolate bars
• Big size range
• Versatile, easy and fast size conversion

Lareka has expanded the product size range of the world's most versatile chocolate bar wrapper. The original size range of the machine was already large; with a min. size of 25x30mm and max. size of 100x200mm. this machine was able to handle almost all sizes of bars and tablets. The question we often received was about napolitain packaging on the BTB25. As we are known, we have successfully responded to the market by pushing the boundaries of the size range. It is now possible to wrap mini bars (napolitains) as small as 25x30mm. on the Lareka BTB25.

This wrapping machine is all a craft chocolate maker needs to cover the entire product range! From small to big chocolate bars and tablets, you can wrap them with the Lareka BTB25.

The Lareka BTB25 is a versatile chocolate wrapping machine for artisanal production (up to 150.000 bars/month). This flexible machine wraps a wide range of bars and tablets in premium packaging styles.
• Perfect for premium chocolate bars and tablets.
• Big size range.
• Easy and fast size conversion.
• NEW: cardboard packaging

The BTB25 can be mounted on wheels which makes it easy to move around and access hard-to-clean spots.

This flexible machine wraps a wide range of bars and tablets in premium packaging styles.
• Perfect for premium chocolate bars and tablets.
• Big size range.
• Easy and fast size conversion.
• NEW: cardboard packaging

Have you always wondered about transitioning over to sustainable packaging for your chocolate? Or simply want to find out more about recyclable and compostable materials? Get in touch, we'd be delighted to share what we know!

The BTB25 handles a variety of wrapping materials. This allows chocolate makers to choose from a long list of packaging materials for the inner layer; aluminum foil, biodegradable film, transparent film, or any other material that blocks fat and can be folded for the inner layer.

As for the outer layer, you can use paper, cardboard, and now even cardboard made of the waste of cocoa shells. And who doesn't want to wrap their artisan bar in a circular and innovative wrapping?!

BTB25:
• Perfect for premium chocolate bars and tablets.
• Big size range.
• Easy and fast size conversion.
• NEW: cardboard packaging

BTB25: versatile chocolate wrapping machine for low volume chocolate production. This chocolate bar packing machine is created for the specialized, bean to bar chocolate makers in need of a versatile automated wrapping machine for low volume production.

The advantages of the BTB25 are:
• Perfect for crafted, artisan chocolate bars
• Big size range
• Versatile, easy and fast size conversion

Lareka developed a BTB25 for the packaging of personalized Tony's Chocolonely wrappers. This BTB25 wraps the personalized paper labels around the bars wrapped in aluminium foil. The computer is integrated into the machine so that the batch of the bars can be scanned (QR) and traced. The inkjet printer is integrated to print the expiration date and batch code on the wrappers.

This special project shows Lareka's ability to think outside of the box in order to create customized packaging solutions.

We are happy to share with you we have successfully installed the BTB25 at Casa Cacao in Girona, Spain. This wrapping machine will be used for all three of their chocolate bars: big, medium, and mini. The Lareka BTB25 is a versatile chocolate wrapping machine for artisanal production (up to 150.000 bars/month). This flexible machine wraps a wide range of bars and tablets in premium packaging styles.

In this video, bean-to-bar chocolate bars from Lamy are being wrapped on the BTB25: a low-volume packaging machine for craft chocolate production (up to 150.000 bars/month). This bar packer wraps a wide range of bars and tablets in premium paper or cardboard packaging. Get in touch to find out more!

We are happy to answer every packaging (machine) related question.

On the day of installing the BTB25 in Lyon, a film crew (M6, France) was there to shoot a documentary about artisanal production companies. We (Lareka) have received the footage from M6 (Groupe M6), and are very thankful for that. The documentary was a big success with over 2.6 million viewers.

BTB25 FOR QUINTA DE JUGAIS (ALMA CACAU) - PORTUGAL For Quinta de Jugais, the BTB25 wraps the chocolate bars in recyclable glassine paper and a reclosable cardboard box. In the first stage, the glassine paper is wrapped around the chocolate bar. In the second stage, the bars, now wrapped in an envelope wrapping of glassine paper, are wrapped in cardboard. LAREKA BTB25 Low-speed wrapping machine for artisanal (craft) chocolate production (up to 150.000 bars per month) is the Lareka BTB25. This flexible machine can wrap a variety of bars and tablets in high-end packaging designs and materials. simultaneously wrapped in two layers of wrapping material. Any material with good barrier and folding properties can be used for the inner layer. The outer layer is wrapped in cardboard or (crafted) paper. - Large size range - Ideal for luxury and craft chocolate bars and tablets - Size conversion is quick and simple - Cardboard packaging is possible.

When Success Calls For A Chocolate Wrapping Machine 🍫🧡 Discover the inspiring journey of craft chocolate makers, empowered by Lareka's chocolate packaging machines! In the first episode of "Unwrapped," join chocolatier Hans Mekking as he highlights Urban Cacao's remarkable transition from producing small batches for Amsterdam tourists to fulfilling massive orders for prestigious private label customers.

Be inspired by the sweet success of Urban Cacao and gain deeper insights into this Dutch company. To enjoy the delicious products showcased in the video or explore more about Urban Cacao, visit their website: 🌐 https://www.urbancacao.com/

New addition to Lareka's Craft Chocolate Packaging Machine: Modular Sticker Unit, specially crafted for Pump Street Chocolate's stunning new packaging. This new bright wrapping includes a sticker on the front and the back of the lovely pink wrapping. Watch as precision meets craftmanship in this game-changing addition chocolate packing machine! 

Pump Street Chocolate: "We are hugely excited to bring you a new evolution for our range of chocolate bars. This change, the biggest our packaging has undergone in years, brings new colour, increased clarity and a touch of luxury to our chocolate bars, while highlighting our unique starting point as bakers and chocolate makers. We hope that you love it as much as we do"