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Barry Callebaut opens third Russian factory

Facility will initially employ about 40.

July 14, 2021

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

Barry Callebaut opens third chocolate manufacturing facility in India

Facility set to add up to 120 jobs to the region.

March 15, 2021

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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 to open first manufacturing facility outside Europe in Illinois

Expansion will add 70,000 sq. ft., 50 jobs to Bloomington, Illinois facility.

November 20, 2020

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

HARIBO selects Milwaukee firm as general contractor for Wisconsin factory

Construction on facility is set to being as soon as possible in 2020.

November 2, 2020

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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.

HARIBO to mark centennial with groundbreaking on North American facility

Factory to produce Goldbears, Starmix, Twin Snakes.

Alyse Thompson

June 10, 2020

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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.

HARIBO of America eyeing September for Wisconsin plant groundbreaking

Construction on 487,400-sq.-ft. facility expected to begin after groundbreaking.

May 15, 2020

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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.

Maker of Dr. John’s sugar-free sweets opens Michigan factory

Investment in 22,000-sq.-ft. facility totaled $2.3 million.

May 10, 2019

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Sugar Free Specialties LLC, maker of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets, has opened its $2.3 million manufacturing facility in Plainfield Township, Michigan.

Barry Callebaut to open factory in Serbia

Factory will act as a hub for serving Southeastern Europe.

April 18, 2019

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Barry Callebaut Group has announced plans to build its first chocolate factory in Southeastern Europe.

Mount Franklin Foods to open gummy plant in Mexico

220,000-sq.-ft. facility to become operational in May 2020, bring 450 jobs.

February 11, 2019

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Mount Franklin Foods, a leading manufacturer of branded, contract and private label confectionery, nuts, snacks and foodservice products, has begun construction on a 22,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the art manufacturing facility in San Jeronimo, Mexico.

Chicago’s Old Main Post Office a ‘blank canvas’ for creating Ferrara’s new headquarters

Candy company set to move into long-vacant building by late summer.

Alyse Thompson

January 2, 2019

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The phrase “Sweet Home Chicago” will soon have new meaning for Ferrara Candy Co. The 111-year-old candy company is moving its headquarters from the city’s western suburbs to the long-vacant Old Main Post Office building on Van Buren Street this year.