ADM Launches Organic Chocolate

Organically grown, the cocoa beans are processed by ADM Cocoa at its plant in Hull and the resulting cocoa products are then transported to ADM Classic in Liverpool, where the chocolate is manufactured.

19/05/08 ADM Cocoa has announced its capability to supply tailor-made organic chocolate to the UK market. This development offers manufacturers an innovative, customised solution to respond to increasing consumer demand for a wider range of organic products. To gain organic status from the Soil Association, ADM Cocoa invested in its facilities in Hull and Liverpool, UK.

Organically grown, the cocoa beans are processed by ADM Cocoa at its plant in Hull and the resulting cocoa products are then transported to ADM Classic in Liverpool, where the chocolate is manufactured. The organic chocolate is available as liquid and in a range of solid formats, including chips, buttons and fragments to suit specific customer needs – ready to be incorporated into the end product. ADM Classic’s organic chocolate is already used in a variety of confectionery and bakery applications and is available in white, milk and dark varieties.

Globally renowned as a cocoa expert, ADM Cocoa offers a broad range of high quality cocoa products, including the premium De Zaan powders, liquors and butters. The strict controls and time implications of gaining organic status mean that ADM Classic is one of few organic chocolate producers in the UK.

Jeroen van Engen, commercial director, ADM Cocoa UK, commented: “The combination of our industry-leading expertise and strong cocoa heritage means we are well-placed to offer manufacturers the finest chocolate ingredients and technical support they require to develop differentiated, premium products. Our new range of organic chocolate contributes to achieving our overall aim – to help our customers meet today’s demands and envision tomorrow’s needs for high quality products from a trusted, sustainable source.”