Guan Chong finds its sweet spot in Ivory Coast


PETALING JAYA: The world’s fourth largest cocoa grinder Guan Chong Bhd is aiming to consolidate its position as a key player in the global chocolate supply chain given its bullish views on the long-term prospects of the industry.

Managing director and CEO Brandon Tay Hoe Lian told StarBiz that the Covid-19 pandemic has accentuated the need to be “closer to source” and “closer to market”, with rising freight costs impacting the overall chocolate industry.

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