Barry Callebaut unveils location for its multi-million new Canadian chocolate processing siteBarry Callebaut has confirmed the location for its major new $104 million Canadian chocolate factory, which will be created at Bowery Road, Brantford, Ontario, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero breaks ground at Bloomington Illinois site as its first US chocolate processing facilityA major investment in Ferrero’s US operations is fast taking shape as the company broke ground on a new $75 million chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois, becoming the first site of its kind for the business outside Europe, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in IndiaCargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients
Caotech continues expansion of global equipment solutionsFor over 20 years, Caotech has been building up its confectionery and food sector machinery and supplying a range of global firms. Neill Barston visits the company’s HQ near Amsterdam to explore its operations Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler set to showcase combined initiatives with Haas at ProSweetsFor ProSweets, Bühler and Haas plan to demonstrate why they have become a global knowledge centre for integrated plants in the sweets and snacks industry. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut posts annual growth despite market challengesBarry Callebaut’s annual results have posted a 0.1% increase in sales revenue, to CHF 6.9 billion, and a net 31% rise in profits, to CHF 357.4 million, supported by growth in key global markets. Neill Barston reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability