FONA says the expansion creates an additional 15,600 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and will allow for future growth.

Cargill will install dry palm fractionation capacity at the facility, enabling the production of specialty fats for use in chocolates, coatings, fillings, compounds and other applications.

The Puratos Group has begun expanding its Belcolade facility in Erembodegem, Belgium, with the goal of making the site carbon neutral.

Cargill’s activities in Côte d’Ivoire span more than two decades, including the opening of the Yopougon plant in 2000.

ChocXO spent 10 months expanding production space within its existing facility, while simultaneously adding additional warehouse space.

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

Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard A/S will invest 750 million Danish Kroner ($113 million) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024.

Cargill has invested €3.5 million ($3.93 million) in its facility at Kalmthout, Belgium to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.

Russell Stover Chocolates has announced plans to expand its production facilities in Kansas and Texas and close its plant in Montrose, Colorado next year.