Union Confectionery Machinery and Rabin Worldwide have been named by Blommer Chocolate Company as the exclusive auction agents to sell the assets of their shuttered chocolate plant in Chicago.
Nearly everyone eats chocolate. Based on Statistia data, approximately 271 million Americans consumed chocolate and other candy in 2020; that’s more than 80% of the U.S. population.
As part of a planned transition, Peter Blommer will step down from his role as CEO of Blommer Chocolate Company and assume the role of vice chairman, effective Aug. 1.