Cargill opens cocoa-processing facility in Indonesia
Cargill opened its first cocoa-processing facility in Indonesia earlier this month. Located in Gresik, the $100 million, state-of-the-art facility will have a 70,000-metric-ton processing capacity and produce Cargill's premium brand Gerkens cocoa powders, as well as high-quality cocoa liquor and butter. In addition, it has created more than 300 new jobs.
“Our customers expect us to keep innovating and adding value to their products, and this investment focuses on delivering for their success,” says Jos de Loor, president of Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. “We have been sourcing cocoa in Indonesia since 1995, and we are committed to supporting sustainable agricultural production and a responsible cocoa supply in the country. We work with governments, communities and partners to help build a vibrant Indonesian cocoa industry with a long-term future.”