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Case study: CIRCOR Valves helps chocolate maker save thousands by addressing overheating issue

Chocolate company was losing $40-$160K per chocolate batch.

March 28, 2019

CIRCOR Industrial Valves Americas has helped a Midwest industrial chocolate manufacturer with an overheating issue, saving the company thousands of dollars per chocolate batch.

Peter Blommer on company’s search for an equity partner

CEO says move is more about growth than anything else.

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2018

Blommer hopes to be able to announce more information in the next month or two.

Guittard to celebrate 150th anniversary with events, limited-edition chocolate blend

Eureka Works 62% blend sourced from Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Hawaii.

May 3, 2018

Guittard Chocolate Co. has cause for celebration. The family-owned company will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year with pop-up events, collaborations and the unveiling of a limited-edition chocolate blend for chefs.

New books reveal heart and soul of two chocolate makers

Shawn Askinosie and Steven Wallace reflect on their experiences with chocolate.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 8, 2017

All of us would probably want more time to read books. Those of you who sleep only four or five hours a night may have found that your regimen allows you to get through your “Must Read” list.

Barry Callebaut debuts ‘Ruby’ chocolate

Fourth variety of chocolate made from Ruby cocoa beans.

Alyse Thompson

September 5, 2017

Barry Callebaut has introduced a fourth variety of chocolate — ‘Ruby’ chocolate — created from the red Ruby cocoa bean.

North Carolina chocolate company to expand

French Broad Chocolate to almost triple production space, open new cafe.

Alyse Thompson

August 23, 2017

French Broad Chocolates is moving to a new facility, giving the Asheville, N.C.-based company nearly three times the production capacity, the Citizen-Times reported.

Industrial chocolate market to grow by 3 percent

London-based firm Technavio says demand of organic, sugar-free chocolate continues to grow.

Alyse Thompson

January 11, 2017

The global industrial chocolate market is expected to grow by 3 percent over the next five years, according to a new report by London-based research firm Technavio.

Barry Callebaut opens first chocolate factory in Indonesia

The 43,000-sq.-ft. factory will be on the same campus as GarudaFood Group’s biscuit production facility.

Alyse Thompson

October 6, 2016

Swiss chocolate producer Barry Callebaut has expanded its operations in Indonesia with the grand opening of its first chocolate factory in the country.

Barry Callebaut to acquire Mondelez chocolate production facility, produce certain Mondelez products

Mondelez to make $65M investment in a global R&D, quality network.

September 23, 2016

Barry Callebaut will acquire the Halle, Belgium, chocolate production facility belonging to Mondelez to expand its production capabilities. The two companies will enter into a long-term agreement for the supply of an additional 30,000 tonnes of liquid chocolate per year.