Cargill set to purchase german chocolate facility

Cargill has announced ist intention to purchase an industrial chocolate facility – Schierstedter Schokoladefabrik GmbH & Co. KG (SSF) – from ist existing customer. Ludwig Schokolade GmbH & Co. KG. The deal is subject to German regulatory approval and is expected to be completed by the summer. The facility is situated in Klein Schierstedt in eastern Germany and will become part of Cargill`s chocolate business in Europe.