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The $75M investment in the company's Franklin Park, IL plant creates 50 new jobs, marking its first-ever new flavor.

New product releases and collaborations tied to Strawberry Shortcake will roll out this spring.

We touched base with Co-founder and CEO Tim Near to chat about his inspiration for the brand and what's next on the horizon.

The new locations will bring Chococo’s beloved Chocolate House concept to life, blending a vibrant retail destination with a warm, café-style experience, the brand says.

The beans of Theobroma cacao are used to make chocolate and other products, but these plants are threatened by increased drought associated with climate change.

This collaboration targets helping reduce the carbon footprint for cocoa in Ecuador while helping increase productivity and enhance farmer resilience.

The event will take place June 10-14 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX.

With extensive experience in consumer-packaged goods manufacturing, Lauer brings deep expertise in plant operations, lean manufacturing, and process improvement. 

The city was chosen over Orlando and New York for its significant role in American confectionery history.

This milestone confirms that the brand meets strict federal standards for ingredient sourcing, handling, and manufacturing practices.