Blommer Chocolate to Close Chicago Manufacturing Plant

Blommer Chocolate announced the closure of its original Chicago manufacturing plant, citing increasing operating costs and production reliability issues, while also revealing plans to expand and transform other facilities. The corporate headquarters, Applications Lab, and New Research and Development Center will remain in downtown Chicago at the Merchandise Mart, with expanded lab capabilities. The company's chief operating officer emphasized the necessity of embracing progress and transformation, with a planned expansion to the Campbellford Canada operation marking a new chapter for Blommer.