Cargill has invested €35m in the expansion of its chocolate production capacity in Mouscron, close to Belgium’s border with France.
The extension comprises additional production lines, storage tanks and warehouse space and is complemented by new social rooms for operators and office space. The new building has been designed with high-tech co-generation equipment aimed at reducing the company’s energy consumption by up to 30%. It will increase Cargill’s capabilities for dark and milk liquid chocolate, drops and chunks, as well as lactose-free dark chocolate.
Its investment reaffirms the business’ commitment to the future success of its customers across the confectionery, biscuits, ice cream and breakfast cereals sectors, Cargill added.
Inge Demeyere, managing director of Cargill’s chocolate business in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, said: “Our customers are turning to us to provide market insights, creative solutions, high quality products and reliable supply. With the extension of our facility, we are now able to open up to new and almost unlimited opportunities, enabling us to address the consumer trends of the future. We are building on a strong heritage in cocoa and chocolate together with our customers. This is the result of a dedicated focus on innovation and a unique combination of our food ingredients portfolio.”
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