Cargill’s activities in Côte d’Ivoire span more than two decades, including the opening of the Yopougon plant in 2000.

Pending regulatory approval and closing conditions, the acquisition will expand Cargill’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

Cargill has entered into a multi-year research agreement with AeroFarms, a leader in controlled environment agriculture, aimed at improving cocoa bean yields and developing more climate-resistant agricultural practices.

Cargill has launched CocoaWise, a digital portal that allows food and beverage manufacturers to have increased knowledge of the origin of the products they source from Cargill’s direct supply chain.

Cargill has unveiled plans to develop the “House of Chocolate” complex at its site in Mouscron, Belgium, to facilitate product development and enhance collaboration with customers.

Cargill has invested €3.5 million ($3.93 million) in its facility at Kalmthout, Belgium to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s 2018-2019 Sustainability Progress Report highlights the company’s efforts to improve transparency and the lives of cocoa farmers in Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Indonesia.

Chocolate offers an opportunity to indulge, but it also serves as a palette for flavor innovation and provides an entry point into where and how cocoa is grown, harvested and processed.

Peter’s Chocolate, Cargill’s premium chocolate brand, is recognizing U.S. chocolatiers who are making their mark on the industry with the new Peter’s Chocolate Award of Distinction.