Press Releases
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announce plan to safely celebrate Halloween
Chicago, October 1st, 2020
City offers trick-or-treating guidance and previews ‘Halloweek’ activities to celebrate a Halloween unlike any other. Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a plan to safely celebrate Halloween in Chicago that emphasizes social distancing and other safety precautions while allowing trick-or-treating and other fun activities throughout the week.
Fuji Oil Holdings Launches New Initiatives to strengthen Cocoa Sustainability
Osaka, June 4th, 2020
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Fuji Oil Holdings, along with subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Company, today announced two global initiatives that address the most significant social issues faced by the cocoa industry. The first is a commitment to eliminate the Worst Forms of Child Labor (WFCL) in the Company’s cocoa supply chain by 2025 and, ultimately, to eliminate all forms of Child Labor as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) by 2030. The second is a commitment to distribute 1,000,000 forest tree seedlings by 2030 to areas deforested as a result of cocoa farming.
Blommer Chocolate - Blommer Chocolate Names David Meggs Chief Commercial Officer
May 29, 2020
“I’m pleased to share David Meggs has taken on a new role as Blommer Chocolate Company’s Chief Commercial Officer,” said Peter Blommer, President of Blommer Chocolate. “David will work to better align and integrate all aspects of the Blommer customer experience from developing new products and applications, to Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service.”
Blommer Chocolate - COVID-19 Response and Business Continuity Letter
March 26, 2020
Blommer’s plants and warehouses continue to be open and operational. As we have previously reported during the past weeks, we have instituted increased safety, sanitation, access and other precautionary measures in response to COVID-19.
Blommer Chocolate - COVID-19 Measures
March 17, 2020
With the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) situation evolving, Blommer Chocolate Company would like to share the actions that we are taking to minimize the risk to employees and address the business continuity concerns of our customers.
CNFA-Implemented Cocoa Initiative to Collaborate with
Blommer Chocolate Co. in Côte d’Ivoire
Washington DC, January 30, 2019
CNFA, Blommer Chocolate team up to strengthen production of high-quality sustainable Ivorian cacao beans
Blommer Chocolate to be Acquired by Fuji Oil Holding
East Greenville, PA, November 20, 2018
Sale to Fuel Global Growth Trajectory
Blommer Announces New Sustainability Initiative for
Cocoa Farmers
Chicago, April 12, 2018
Founder’s Reserve chocolate line will fund clean water project supporting thousands in Cote d’ Ivoire, Africa
Blommer Expands Capacity & Introduces Founder’s Reserve
Chicago, May 17, 2017
Third generation, family-owned chocolate manufacturer expands capacity and
offers new premium line to confectioners and chocolatiers.
Cocoa Industry Announces Cooperative Initiative to End Deforestation
London, March 16, 2017
Hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales, leading chocolate and cocoa companies commit to develop cooperative, multi-stakeholder framework to address deforestation and forest degradation in the cocoa supply chain.
Blommer Chocolate Company Accelerates Global Growth Strategy with Acquisition of China Manufacturing Facility.
Chicago, February 24, 2016
Blommer Chocolate Company, the largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North America, today announced the acquisition of a manufacturing plant in China’s Jinshan district near Shanghai.
First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire Opens School Complex Funded by Olam and Blommer in San Pedro
San Pedro, March 6, 2015
Olam International (Olam), a leading agri-business operating across the value chain in 65 countries, and The Blommer Chocolate Company (Blommer), North America’s largest cocoa processor, today welcomed the First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, Madame Dominique Ouattara, to officially open a primary school complex close to Olam Cocoa Processing in San Pedro.
Jointly financed by Olam and customer partner Blommer, the Dominique Ouattara School Complex provides the community with a much-needed education facility. It has the potential to teach 300 children and has a canteen, nurses’ station and library.
New Hershey Learn to Grow Program to Impact Nearly 9,000 Cocoa Farmers in Cote d’Ivoire
Hershey PA, October 22, 2014
Olam International (Olam), a leading agri-business operating across the value chain in 65 countries, and The Blommer Chocolate Company (Blommer), North America’s largest cocoa processor, today welcomed the First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, Madame Dominique Ouattara, to officially open a primary school complex close to Olam Cocoa Processing in San Pedro.
Jointly financed by Olam and customer partner Blommer, the Dominique Ouattara School Complex provides the community with a much-needed education facility. It has the potential to teach 300 children and has a canteen, nurses’ station and library.
New Hershey Learn to Grow Program to Impact Nearly 9,000 Cocoa Farmers in Cote d’Ivoire
Hershey PA, October 22, 2014
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today an innovative partnership with Hershey suppliers and a European sustainability agency to help thousands of farmers in Cote d’Ivoire improve productivity, raise incomes and improve communities.
The partnership includes Blommer Chocolate and Olam International through their joint “GrowCocoa” initiative and IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH). The Hershey Learn to Grow program aims to reach more than 8,700 cocoa farmers who belong to 27 cooperatives spread across six regions of Cote d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa-producing country.
Blommer Chocolate Company joins World Cocoa Foundation's unprecedented CocoaAction initiative to bolster industry's global sustainable efforts
Chicago, June 9, 2014
Blommer Chocolate Company, the largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North America, today announced its support of CocoaAction, an unprecedented alignment of the industry’s largest cocoa and chocolate companies to build a rejuvenated and economically viable cocoa sector in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, which collectively provide more than half of the world’s current cocoa supply.
Olam and partners conseil regional de san pedro, Blommer Chocolate and Costco Wholesale improve rural livelihoods through sustainable cocoa programme
San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire, April 16, 2014
Olam International Limited, a leading agri-business operating across the supply chain in 65 countries, has together with partners Blommer Chocolate Company, Costco Wholesale and Conseil Régional de San Pedro, inaugurated a health centre, primary school and warehouse in San Pedro and Soubré. With a value of more than 54 million CFA (US$114,000) these buildings were constructed in recognition of the strong performance of three cocoa co-operatives in the villages of Doba (nursery school); Dagadji (health centre) and Méagui (warehouse).
GrowCocoa, The Blommer Chocolate Company and Olam International joint venture, releases report highlighting sustainability and livelihoods achievements from 2004 to present
Santo Domingo, dominican Republic and Washington DC, October 16, 2013
Marking the close of its first formal season and now working alongside over 41,900 farmers, GrowCocoa, the independently operated joint venture representing the sustainability interests of Blommer Chocolate Company and Olam International, today released its first report outlining accomplishments in Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia.
Blommer Chocolate Company becomes industry leader with new palm oil commitment
Chicago, August 24, 2013
Blommer Chocolate Company Is Industry’s First to Offer 100% RSPO-Certified Mass Balance Products in the U.S.; Announces New Initiative in South America
Blommer Chocolate Company and Olam
International form ‘GrowCocoa’, a joint venture to
develop a long-standing sustainability partnership.
Chicago and Singapore, June 18, 2012
Blommer Chocolate Company, the largest cocoa
processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North
America and Olam International Limited, a global
integrated supply chain manager of agricultural products
and food ingredients, today announced the formation
of a first-of-its kind joint venture on a 50:50 basis.
Blommer Chocolate Company to be Honored for
Global Sustainability Efforts
Rainforest Alliance recognizes Blommer Chocolate’s
50 years-plus as sustainability pioneer
New York, NY, May 15, 2012
The Rainforest Alliance announced plans to honor
Blommer Chocolate Company, the largest cocoa
processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North
America, as a 2012 recipient of the organization’s
coveted “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award on
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, during its 25th annual gala
dinner and awards ceremony in New York City.
Sustainability Programs Drives ‘Good’ Investment
to Meet Rising Global Food Demand
Chicago, IL, May 9, 2012
Blommer Chocolate Company, the largest cocoa
processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in
North America, today announced its plans to invest
an incremental $45 million in cocoa sustainability
efforts by 2020 as a part of its Sustainable Origins
program. Driven by an effort to meet rising consumer
demand...
Blommer Chocolate Achieves Goal of 40,000
Cocoa Farmers in Its Sustainable Sourcing Program
Chicago, IL, June 20, 2011
Blommer Chocolate, North America’s largest
processor of cocoa beans andingredient chocolate
products, today announced it has reached a key
corporate social responsibility goal with sourcing
sustainable cocoa. Over 40,000 cocoa farmers are
involved in Blommer’s sustainability program...
Blommer Chocolate to Triple Capacity at
Campbellford, Ontario Plant
Cambpellford, ON, June 2, 2011
Blommer Chocolate, North America’s largest
processor of cocoa beans and ingredient chocolate
products, today announced it is expanding its
Campbellford, Ontario plant and tripling capacity to
meet demand from several large, long-term supply
agreements...
Largest Cocoa Shipment from Africa’s Ivory Coast
Destined for Blommer Chocolate
East Greenville, Pa., February 10, 2011
Blommer Chocolate, North America’s largest
processor of cocoa beans and ingredient chocolate
products, today announced the single, largest cocoa
bean shipment from West Africa is destined for their
facility. The vessel, the Atlantic Tramp, carried 18,400
metric tons of cocoa, most of which is sustainably
farmed, Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa and
Blommer Project Cocoa...
Blommer Chocolate Wins Award for Excellence at
Canadian Specialty Coatings Plant
Cambpellford, ON, September 7, 2010
Blommer Chocolate, North America’s largest
processor of cocoa beans and ingredient chocolate
products, today announced its Canadian branch
has been awarded the Excellence in Manufacturing
Consortium (EMC) Award of Excellence at the
association’s national manufacturing conference....
Blommer Chocolate Announces Cocoa
Sustainability Partnership Supporting Ivory Coast
Farmers
East Greenville, Pa., May 19, 2010
Blommer Chocolate, North America’s largest
processor of cocoa beans and ingredient chocolate
products, today announced a new $3 million cocoa
sustainability partnership supporting farmers in Ivory
Coast, West Africa...