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Cargill builds $21 million complex for customer innovation in chocolate market

“House of Chocolate” adds chocolate experience center, pilot plant and sensory lab to support product development, training

Sharon Spielman

September 21, 2020

Cargill has announced plans for a 700 square-meter “House of Chocolate” complex at its Mouscron, Belgium, site.

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Selmi Plus EX Chocolate Tempering Machine

June 15, 2020

Able to temper 52 lbs. of chocolate in 15 minutes, this tempering machine features a digital control panel and pump screw that can be removed in 5 minutes for easy cleaning.

How to Choose Chocolate Manufacturing Equipment for Cannabis Products

Selecting the correct size and type of chocolate manufacturing equipment poses a challenge to chocolate edibles makers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 19, 2019

Successfully incorporating cannabis into edibles that are delicious, safe and consistently dosed is not an easily achieved feat. Add in the complexities of chocolate, and it becomes a real challenge, particularly for new and small edibles manufacturers.

Field Reports

Solenoid valve keeps steam from overheating chocolate

June 24, 2019

A Midwest chocolate manufacturer was experiencing an overheating problem with the tanks resulting in over-cooking of the cocoa butter, causing it to caramelize.

Mars Wrigley announces leadership role changes

Adds newly created positions

Sharon Spielman

June 5, 2019

The week before the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago last month, Mars Wrigley announced some leadership role changes as well as a couple newly created positions within the company.

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Innovation, tradition make Sanders and Morley Candy Makers a fabulous food plant

Confectioner insists on making caramel the old-fashioned way, but also recently installed two new lines and has moved toward clean-ingredient labels.

Crystal Lindell

October 10, 2017

Sanders and Morley Candy Makers, which first worked its way into the hearts of those who live in Michigan with factory tours for school kids, is beloved in its home state and is growing nationally.

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Salpa: The French company combining innovation and craftsmanship

A look into how the French company uses quality ingredients and precision to manufacture specialty products.

Crystal Lindell

February 9, 2017

Salpa's factories in France include two chocolate factories as well as a tea factory.

Mondelez expands chocolate presence in US after abandoning Hershey takeover

Jeremy Gerrard

September 8, 2016

Filling what the company referred to as “geographic white spaces,” Mondelez announced the major expansion will include pairing its Oreo brand with Milka.