Ferrero to Build its First North American Chocolate Manufacturing Center in Bloomington, Illinois

November 20, 2020 Ferrero North America

Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, today announced plans to build a new chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois. It will be Ferrero’s first chocolate production plant in North America.

Barry Callebaut Reimagines Domestic Chocolate Brand Van Leer

November 16, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, today unveils its refined and reinforced domestic brand Van Leer Chocolates with a new, distinctive identity and positioning. The reimagined Van Leer is their North American gourmet chocolate brand producing simplicity and quality products with sustainable, responsible, and simple solutions for bakeries, confectioneries, ice cream, and beverage makers.

Guittard Chocolate Company Announces Launch of New “Mindful Choices” Chocolate

September 11, 2020 Guittard Chocolate Company

Family-owned Guittard Chocolate Company, the San Francisco-based premium chocolate company with a more than 150-year history of crafting exceptional chocolate and cocoa, announces the launch of its new Mindful Choices chocolate—a new line designed to unite the artistry of chocolate with evolving dietary awareness.

Barry Callebaut publishes Forever Chocolate Progress Report 2017/18

December 18, 2018 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut announced today that 44% of the cocoa and 44% of the other ingredients that the Group uses for its products are sustainably sourced.