Major manufacturing boost for Plamil Foods with chocolate drop expansion

A key move has been made by Plamil Foods plant-based manufacturer, as it confirms a significant expansion to its chocolate drop production capabilities, writes Neill Barston. 

The Folkestone-based business, which is believed to be the longest-running of its kind in the country, has expanded the diversity of its portfolio over the years, from producing its own So Free series, through to a broader interests serving the private label market.

As the business noted, it can now produced chocolate drops as small as 20,000 pieces per kilogram, marking a new milestone in precision confectionery manufacturing.

Moreover, as the ethically-focused company’s expansion reflects Plamil’s ongoing commitment to innovation, technical excellence, providing chocolate solutions for all food business’s outside their traditional free from market, whilst maintaining ethical production.

The new micro‑drop size, which Plamil name as their ‘nano’ range, broadens formulation possibilities for brands seeking ultra‑small inclusions with consistent flavour distribution, and portion control.

With 20,000 individual pieces per kilogram, food manufacturers can now achieve highly uniform integration of chocolate into bakery items, bars, toppings, and premium snacking formats.

“This development puts us at the forefront of precision chocolate manufacturing,” said Adrian Ling, CEO of Plamil Foods.

“We continually invest in technology that supports our customers’ creativity, efficiency, and product performance. Our new nano‑drop capability opens exciting opportunities for our customers across confectionery, bakery and industrial applications.”

In addition, as the company added,  brands increasingly seek ingredient formats that enable clean‑label formulation and precise dosing, Plamil’s new nano‑drop specification offers multiple advantages: including enhanced dosing control, which is said to be ideal for regulated calorie targets and portion-controlled innovations.

The new format also offers potential for inclusions as part of small portion offerings in response to demand from consumers for more ”bite-sized” or reduced portion offerings.  

In addition, the new spec also delivers improved dispersion of pieces per kilogram, and it is also reportedly more cost efficient, while maintaining. flavour profile.  Furthermore, the format also guarantees plant‑based and ethical production in its free from factory, which operates to a notably high standard.

Plamil, which is BRCGS certified, has a long track record of firsts and recognised leader in free from chocolate manufacturing, and its expansion reflects its pioneering spirit as it continues to work with a range of global confectionery partners with high‑performance, ethically produced ingredients.

The 20,000‑pieces‑per‑kg micro chocolate drops are now available for industrial, wholesale, and co‑manufacturing customers, visit plamilfoods.co.uk for more details.