10 Feb 2020 --- Coinciding with the celebration of its 100th anniversary, Belgium-based Puratos has expanded its African footprint with two new joint ventures in Kenya and Ethiopia, active in bakery, patisserie and chocolate. This year, the supplier has reported a turnover of €2 billion (US$2.2 billion), with aims of reaching five billion by 2030. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to Olivier Tilkens, Regional Director Africa at Puratos, about the company’s spearheaded sustainable chocolate model and international Bakery School Foundation supporting the upward movement of underprivileged young adults.
