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THE LARGEST,FULLY-INTEGRATEDCHOCOLATEAND COCOAMANUFACTURER INNORTH AMERICA,SUPPLYING THECONFECTIONERY, BAKING,DAIRY, PHARMACEUTICALAND COSMETIC INDUSTRIESINNOVATIVEPRODUCT OFFERINGS,FROM SPECIALTYCOCOAS AND OURPREMIUM CHOCOLATELINE, TO PRODUCTSCUSTOM-TAILOREDTO OUR CUSTOMERS’SPECIFICATIONSTHE LARGESTPRESSER IN NORTHAMERICA,GIVING OUR CUSTOMERSTHE FRESHEST INGREDIENTSAND THE FASTEST ORDERPROCESSING TIMEOUR RESEARCH ANDDEVELOPMENT TEAM USESA HANDS ON APPROACH TOCOLLABORATE WITH OURCUSTOMERS ANDHELP THEM TO BETHE BEST IN THEIRINDUSTRYOUR INTEGRATEDTEAM APPROACHALLOWS US TO LEAD THEINDUSTRY IN MARKETKNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTOUR CORPORATESOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYINITIATIVESARE THE STRONGESTIN THE INDUSTRYWE ALIGN OURSELVESWITH ALL FACETS OF OURCUSTOMERS’ BUSINESS;FROM MARKETINFORMATION ANDTECHNICAL ASSISTANCETO PLANT LOCATIONS ANDPRODUCT COLLABORATIONWE MEET THEHIGHEST FOODSAFETY STANDARDS,For over 75 years, Blommer Chocolate has prided itself on listening to theneeds of our customers and responding with the finest in chocolate andchocolate ingredients, as well as a superior level of customer service andtechnical support that each customer rightfully deserves.We are passionate aboutour customers’ successAND PROVIDE RELIABLE,QUICK AND FLEXIBLE ORDERFULFILLMENTPROVIDING THE FINESTTASTING PORTFOLIOIS THE SOLE FOCUS OFOUR BUSINESS,AND WE HAVE COMMITTEDOVER 75 YEARS INVESTINGIN THE BEST TECHNOLOGY TOPERFECT THE PROCESSBlommer Chocolate Company is theThe company is a leader in advancinglargest cocoa processor and ingredientsustainable cocoa farming, playing an activechocolate supplier in North America. Withrole in the World Cocoa Foundation andfour strategically located manufacturingpromoting sustainable farming practicesfacilities in North America, the companythrough its privately managed programsprovides comprehensive business solutionsin Cote d’Ivoire, Indonesia and Ecuador.for domestic and international customersFounded in 1939, Blommer Chocolateof all sizes in the confectionery, baking andmaintains an outstanding reputation fordairy industries. Among Blommer’s corecustomer service and quality.competencies are cocoa bean processing,chocolate manufacturing, commodity riskmanagement, and product and process R&D.

We proudly offer this exceptional productpremium chocolate. Perfect for the artisanline with a nod toward chocolate’s Europeanchocolatier who demands excellence in theirroots and Blommer’s Founding Family.ingredients for all of their unique productWe carefully select and blend flavor gradeofferings. A variety of flavor profiles andcocoa beans with other superior ingredients,unique attributes are available within thisthen conche them until they reach the fullyproduct line.developed flavor that can only be found in

Our skill in chocolate making shines throughour original line of premium chocolatesBlommer Chocolate combines ourchocolatier who want to use only the finestlong-standing technical expertise with theingredients in their own line of boxed andart of producing excellent chocolate tomolded chocolates. Products are availablemake our Signature Line chocolate. It wasin milk, dark and white, and in viscositiesdeveloped especially for the traditionalsuitable for a variety of applications.

Blommer’s Organic line consistently receivesfeedback as having the most developedflavor profile on the marketBlommer’s Organic chocolate line providesdirectly from the finest raw flavor gradedelectable choices for the customer who notcacao and ingredients sets our productsonly wants the best quality chocolate, butapart from all others. All products offeredalso the assurance that organic certificationfully comply with USDA-NOP standards forprovides. Our commitment to startingorganic certification.

“Gold” products manufactured by Blommer Chocolate will useingredients from Non-GMO sources.Gold Line (Non-GMO Chocolate)The ingredients for “Gold” productsmanufactured by Blommer ChocolateCompany will be selected based on theirgenetic status and treatment followingcurrent industry and supplier information. Cocoa Beans have not been geneticallymodified Sugar Cane has not been geneticallymodified Soy Lecithin will be Identity Preserved,meaning it originates from non-geneticallymodified soybeans and documentationand testing of the product at variousstages from the farm to finishedproduct confirm that it is solely fromnon-genetically modified sources Flavorings added to “Gold” products willbe from Non-GMO sources Our Research and Development teamuses a hands on approach to collaboratewith our customers and help them to bethe best in their industry

As the world demand for sustainable cocoa keeps increasing, Blommer’sgoal is to enable farmers to keep pace with the market requirements whileensuring their economic viability for generations to come.Certified Sustainable ProductsSince our founding, Blommer ChocolateBlommer’s Sustainable Origins programshas been a steward in pioneeringreach from West Africa to the Americassustainable cocoa farming and advancingand Indonesia. To date, 80,000 farmersfarmers’ livelihood around the globe.participated in our sustainability programs.Today, we continue this vision, fullyrecognizing the importance of a long termPer our 2012 commitment, we continuemulti-generational view. These initiativesto provide solutions to our customers toare the foundation of our Sustainableenable them to achieve their sustainabilityOrigins program.goals as well as our own goals by 2020.View our Sustainable Origins website to learn more about several sustainable certificationsthat the Blommer Chocolate Company offers across a variety of our product lines(www.blommer.com/sustainable-origins.php).

Blommer is at the forefront of offering coatings that deliver the addedbenefit of extra protein to formulate into your nutritional products.Better For YouBetter For You /Functional CoatingsSpecialty CoatingsHigh protein coatings are an area wheremarriage of our innovation and productthe research half of R&D has beendevelopment teams. We pride ourselvesthoroughly applied. Our developersin staying on top of market trends tohave tested and tweaked our formulasshare with our customers, and expertlyrelentlessly to create the best combinationformulating exciting products that meetof flavor and nutritional profile possible.their needs.Flavored and colored items are the perfect

Confectioners CoatingsBlommer offers a wide variety ofthe desired flavors. Offered in acompound coatings made withvariety of flavor profiles, particle size,specialty vegetable fats to optimizeviscosities and colors to meet yourcoating performance while deliveringevery need.

White Chocolate &Confectionery CoatingsBlommer has an extensive mixture ofMade with the finest cocoa beans andwhite chocolate and white confectionerymilk ingredients. Offered in a variety ofcoating products to suit every application.flavor profiles, particle size, viscosities andcolors to meet your every need.

Cocoa PowdersOur product line includes a completeare used in various dairy and bakingportfolio of cocoa powders, includingapplications, as well as natural and blacksuperior quality nib-Dutched cocoacocoa powders.powders, which offer a wide spectrumof colors from deep red to brown inOur technical experts in cocoa powdercolor, have a rich cocoa flavor and arewill work with you to find the best cocoaused in many ice cream and drink mixes.powder for your application from ourAlso, cake-based cocoa powders, whichwide range of available options.

Dark & Milk ChocolateDark ChocolateMilk ChocolateBlommer has a full assortment ofBlommer presents a wide variety of milkdark chocolates and sugar free darkchocolates and sugarfree milk chocolatechocolate flavored products to suit everyflavored products to suit everyapplication. Our specially roasted cocoaapplication. Made with the finest cocoabeans offer the deep rich flavors thatbeans and milk ingredients. Offeredyour customers desire. A variety of flavorin a variety of flavor profiles, particleprofiles, particle sizes, viscosities, andsize, viscosities and colors to meet yourcolors are available to meet your everyevery need.need. Certain varieties are offered forour Pareve customers.

Blommer offers a vast range of deposited products including chocolatechips from 800 count per pound through 10,000 count per pound. Chipsare available in milk, dark and compound coatings.Drops & ChunksSpecially flavored varieties are also availablesuch as lemon, mint and cinnamon andour selections are constantly expanding.Additionally, we offer chocolate chunks in arange of shapes and sizes to meet all of youringredient needs.

Ice Cream CoatingsBlommer provides a broad array of iceoil, so they achieve a coating that whencream coatings in milk and dark chocolatebitten into, it does not peel off or chipflavors. Each ice cream coating has aaway from the ice cream.well-balanced ratio of solid fat to liquid

Other ProductsChocolate LiquorCocoa ButterBlommer supplies chocolate liquorWe provide cocoa butter in liquid or pailproduced from cocoa beans that haveform. This is pale-yellow, pure ediblebeen fermented, dried and roasted. Thevegetable fat extracted from the cacaobeans are ground into cocoa mass and thebean. Cocoa butter has a mild chocolatemass is melted to become chocolate liquor.flavor and aroma.The liquor is sold in bulk or depositedinto discs known as unsweetened bakingchocolate (bitter chocolate).

Blommer’s Test KitchenBecause we are committed to our customers’ success, we have invested instaffing an Innovation and Applications department with personnel that havebackgrounds in both food science and culinary arts. This blend of science andart gives us a unique perspective when working with our customers.Blommer considers our Applications andInnovation services as a value-added benefitthat is free to our customersApplicationsInnovationWe pride ourselves in being able to assistInnovation is the newest value-added servicecustomers in resolving issues they maywe provide to our customers. We use trends,experience during formulation andmarket data and the customers’ focusproduction. Blommer offers troubleshootingto create concepts that are relevant andand applications experiments designedtimely. Our innovation sessions are highlyand carried out on behalf of our customers.customizable and center on the specificOur applications department offers furtherneeds of the customer.value by developing recipes for bothevaluating and highlighting Blommerproducts in finished product, supportingboth product development from matchingto trend-forward new concepts.We can facilitate collaborativeideation, present finished prototypes,and everything in between.