Cocoa liquor production

Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business is set to expand its specialty cocoa liquor capabilities in its plants in France and Germany.

Philippe Huet, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s managing director Cocoa says, “This major investment in our cocoa liquor capabilities will enable us to meet growing customer demand for premium and organic chocolate products. These liquors are used in our wide range of chocolate recipes and in our organic certified cocoa butter and powders.”

The investment in Rouen, France, focuses on enhancing and expanding the Fine Flavor range of cocoa liquors. A production line has been dedicated to the manufacturing of small batch specialty liquors with subtle signature tastes. The beans in these liquors are from specific origin countries with distinctive characteristics.

The plant in Berlin, Germany also plays a role in the production of specialty liquors. The investment has significantly increased its production capacity.