Delfi Cocoa Europe starts full commercial production

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Delfi Cocoa Europe’s new state-of-the-art cocoa processing plant in Hamburg has started full commercial production. The capacity of the Hamburg cocoa ingredients processing plant is said to be around 110,000 metric tonnes. The facility will focus on higher value-added customized cocoa powders, cocoa liquors and cocoa butters. This is the conclusion of a two-year investment program amounting to €65 million. The original factory in Hamburg-Veddel has been transformed, using proprietary Petra Foods know-how and technology, into a state-of-the-art cocoa facility capable of processing more than 110,000 tons of cocoa beans, to produce the finest cocoa ingredient products. Delfi Cocoa Europe now has the capability of producing a range of superior and sophisticated cocoa ingredients that will meet the stringent and exacting demands of Petra Foods’ international and Europe based customers. To cater to the wide-ranging requirements of its customers, the Hamburg plant is capable of producing whole bean roasted or nib alkalized cocoa products. In addition, the current configuration of the Hamburg plant provides flexibility for the production of certified cocoa products, such as selected ICCO and Rain Forest Alliance certified products, as well as tailor made cocoa liquor from single origin cocoa beans, if required. Mr Marc Donaldson, President and Head of Delfi Cocoa Europe, said "With our Hamburg plant now in full commercial production, we believe that Delfi Cocoa Europe will add significant value to all our customers and play a critical role in their cocoa ingredients supply chain." The factory has already been audited by Bureau Veritas in April 2009, and achieved the top certification for food processing, ISO 22000. www.delficocoa.com

 

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