After 85 years of chocolate production, Blommer Chocolate Company has announced its decision to close its Chicago manufacturing facility.
The company said in a statement Friday that the factory's age along with increased repair and maintenance costs created product reliability issues, and contributed to the decision. The facility, located at 600 W. Kinzie St. in the city's Fulton River District neighborhood, opened its doors as Blommer's original manufacturing plant in 1939.
Japanese ingredient company Fuji Oil Holdings, which bought Blommer Chocolate Company in 2018, said it plans to invest in a new research and development center at the Merchandise Mart, The R&D center is expected to debut this fall.Blommer said it plans to invest $100 million in its three remaining manufacturing facilities in East Greenville, Pa., Union City, Calif., and Campbellford, Ontario, over the next few years, the statement said.
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