Expansion of CBE and Compound Chocolate as an Opportunity Arising from Soaring Cocoa Prices
First written in FY2025. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Business profit increased due to lower cocoa bean-related costs at Blommer and firm demand for compound chocolate in Brazil and Asia.」
The Group continues to explain that demand for compound chocolate in Brazil and Asia remained firm amid fluctuations in cocoa bean prices. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「At Blommer Chocolate Company, LLC in the United States, the Company promoted sales expansion of CBE compound products in response to rising cocoa butter prices. In addition, it plans to increase production of value-added compound products on a new line at the Campbellford plant scheduled to begin operation in the second half of fiscal 2026.」
The expansion of CBE and compound chocolate as an opportunity arising from soaring cocoa prices has been made concrete through expanded sales at Blommer and plans to increase production on a new line at the Campbellford plant in Canada. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「With cocoa bean prices rising, the Group is strengthening proposals to and sales to customers, viewing this as an opportunity to expand sales of cocoa butter equivalents and compound chocolate, among other products, in which the Group has technological capabilities and competitive strengths.」
The Company has clearly set out a strategy that views soaring cocoa bean prices not merely as a raw material risk, but as an opportunity to expand proposals for and sales of CBE and compound chocolate.