American Chocolate Company , North America 's largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier , has expanded its operations to China with the opening of a manufacturing facility near Shanghai , to support growing demand for chocolate in China and the Asian region . Blommer’s growth plan is supported by a significant investment in research and development, which has nearly tripled over the last 5 years, bringing enhanced capabilities in product and process technology. The facility will provide key ingredient supply chain solutions for the growing number of local companies entering the market in addition to Blommer ’s existing multinational - branded operations .
American Chocolate Company , North America 's largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier , has expanded its operations to China with the opening of a manufacturing facility near Shanghai , to support growing demand for chocolate in China and the Asian region . The facility will provide key ingredient supply chain solutions for the growing number of local companies entering the market in addition to Blommer ’s existing multinational - branded operations .