Cargill has opened the 6,200-square-meter House of Chocolate, which is built alongside the company’s existing chocolate production plant in Mouscron, Belgium. 

The facility serves as a creative platform where chefs and artisans can showcase and develop their skills and learn new techniques and recipes.

The Barry Callebaut Group has announced plans to expand its North American presence by building a new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada. 

Ferrero North America has broken ground on a new chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois, Ferrero Group’s first outside of Europe.

Barry Callebaut acquired the factory in September 2020, and it’s set to become operational next month.

The Barry Callebaut Group has opened a new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India, representing the company’s biggest investment in India to date.

Ferrero North America has announced plans to build a new chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois, its first chocolate production plant in North America.

Gilbane Building Company will be responsible for all construction and work-site management. Construction on HARIBO of America's 136.8-acre facility is going to begin as soon as possible in 2020.

Lauren Triffler, head of corporate communications for HARIBO, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the company's century-long legacy, plans for the new facility and what’s next for the gummy manufacturer.

The Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission conditionally approved the final site and operational plans for Phase 1 of the facility on May 11. Construction is expected to begin following the groundbreaking.