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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
CAMPCO all set to enhance production capacity of its chocolate factory by investing ₹24 crore
The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (CAMPCO) Ltd., Mangaluru, is all set to increase the production capacity of its chocolate factory at Puttur by investing about ₹24 crore. According to A. Kishore Kumar Kodgi, president of the multi-State cooperative of Karnataka and Kerala farmers, the production capacity of chocolate refinery and the cocoa butter pressing unit at the factory will be increased by investing ₹8 crore and ₹16 crore, respectively. 'Our target is to enhance the total production capacity of the factory from about 13,704 MT to about 19,000 MT,' Mr. Kodgi told The Hindu. Following the board's approval the machinery upgradation at the factory has begun, the president said adding that it is likely to be over by this year end. The cooperative now manufactured 36 cocoa products, with six premium ones, at its factory. Production The CAMPCO produced 12,579.20 MT of cocoa products under its own brand during 2023-24. The production under job-work arrangement during the same financial year was at 1,093.20 MT. Mr. Kodgi said that the cooperative recently stopped manufacturing chocolates for some major private players in the chocolate market under job-work arrangement at the factory. 'Once the upgradation is over, our plan is to make full utilisation of the factory's capacity for producing only own brand of cocoa products,' the president said. The cooperative sold cocoa products worth ₹345.07 crore (net) including ₹68.35 crore under finished/retail chocolate product segment, ₹259.55 crore under industrial chocolate product segment, ₹17.17 crore under export account and ₹2.79 crore under other sales. The processing charges collected on job-work arrangement amounted to ₹3.25 crore. According to the annual report of the cooperative, it procured 1,762.36 MT of wet cocoa beans valued at ₹13.37 crore in 2023-24. The dry beans purchased during the same year stood at 5,249.26 MT and it was valued at ₹140.79 crore. The CAMPCO distributed 27,555 of cocoa seedlings to grower members at subsidised rate during the same financial year. The cooperative launched three new chocolate products — Dark Delight Dark Chocolate, Dome Delight Premium Truffles, and the Campco Orange Eclairs – on its Founders Day on July 11.
The Citizen
18-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Oldest DHS Old Boy dies at age 102
DURBAN High School (DHS) is mourning the loss of the oldest DHS Old Boy, Selwyn Lurie, who died on Thursday at home, three weeks before his 103rd birthday. On the school's social media, DHS said, 'Mr Lurie's long and inspiring life was a testament to the enduring spirit of Durban High School. We were honoured to have shared a special moment with him earlier this year, when our boys had the privilege of hearing his heartfelt video message on Founders Day — a message that will now be remembered even more dearly. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lurie family during this time of loss. May his memory continue to inspire generations of DHS boys to come.' Lurie's passing was confirmed by his family who described him as a person with a lot of energy, love and care. On Facebook, Vanessa Jubiler Lurie said, 'We are heartbroken to share the loss of our beloved father, Selwyn Lurie, this morning July 17, the 21st of Tammuz. Our amazing Pa is now at peace with his beloved wife and our mom Barbara, and their son and our brother Alon. Pa died peacefully in his sleep at home at the age of 102, three weeks before his 103rd birthday.' Lurie lived a full and interesting life, as a fighter pilot in WW2, builder of Ashkelon in the early days of the state of Israel, CEO of a leading textile manufacturer in South Africa, and the co-founder of Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael in San Diego, US. Also Read: DHS shines at SA Schools badminton tournament 'Pa was the driving force of our family, the best father, grandfather and great-grandfather in the world. Family meant everything to him, and of all his incredible accomplishments, the one he was most proud of was the family he and Ma built. We are honoured and grateful beyond measure to have had such incredible parents, for the endless love they brought to all of us, and for the countless ways in which they helped, guided, supported and adored each of us, our children and our grandchildren,' said Vanessa. Condolences have been pouring in for the Lurie family. Clifton School in Morningside wrote, 'We share in your grief at the passing of a beloved member of your Old Boys family. May Mr Lurie's dear soul rest in eternal peace.' Erika Collins said, 'Condolences to his family and friends. Sounds like he achieved a lot in his full life.' Neil Peter Lamble added, 'What a man, what an amazing innings and what a passionate supporter of his old school DHS. RIP Selwyn – and deepest condolences to your family.' For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Campco launches three new chocolates products
The Campco launched three new chocolate products, on the occasion of its Founders Day in the cooperative institution's head office in Mangaluru on Friday. It launched Dark Delight dark chocolate, Dome Delight premium truffles, and the Campco orange eclairs. Campco Assistant Manager (chocolate) division, Uday Kumar Rai, said the 'Dark Delight' was the entry-level dark chocolate. Each 'Dark Delight' chocolate weighs 17 g is priced ₹10. Mr. Rai said the two dark chocolate products 'Fun Tan' and 'Dietier' sugarfree in the market were in the premium chocolate variety. Each of these two premium dark chocolates were priced at ₹60. With the entry level 'Dark Delight' chocolates, the Campo is making dark chocolate affordable for college students. The 'Dome delight' premium truffles of three different varieties will be available in gift boxes priced at ₹299 and ₹399. The new orange flavoured popular Campco Eclairs chocolate has also been launched. Mr. Rai said this new flavour Eclairs chocolate will be available in packet of 75 pieces, which is priced at ₹ 150. Dolomite granules The Campco also launched the Campco Dolomite granules, a natural soil conditioner. These granules containing essential nutrients namely Calcium and Magnesium will help in healthy crop growth. These granules will be available in a 25-kg bag. The price of each bag is yet to be decided, Mr. Rai said. MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta launched the four products on Friday in presence of Campco pesident Kishore Kumar Kodgi. Managing Director B.V. Sathyanarayana and other Campco directors and staff members.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Fox44 Team Celebrates Founders Day by Giving Back
Waco, TX (FOX 44) – On Friday, June 20th, Fox44 News will celebrate the 28th annual Founders Day by giving back to the community! The Fox44 News parent company, Nexstar Media celebrates each annual milestone in the business by dedicating time for affiliates to participate in community service. Last year the Fox44 News team was hard at work at Hidden Treasures by Caritas and this year we'll be back again, pricing items, hanging clothes, and sorting those hidden treasures. With every sale Hidden Treasures makes the profits will go towards the programs Caritas offers to those in need. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Here's where to see fireworks in Mass. this weekend
Massachusetts residents looking to catch a fireworks show should travel to Abington, Dalton, Foxborough or Winchester this weekend. All four towns will have events that feature fireworks displays on June 7, according to the state's department of fire services's website. See below for where you can find fireworks displays for this weekend: Abington: A fireworks display celebrating Founders Day will take place at Memorial Field at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Dalton: The Dalton Fair at American Legion Park at 255 North St. will have a fireworks show at 10 p.m. on Saturday Foxborough: A fireworks display for Founders Day will take place at Booth Fields at 79 South St. from 9:05 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 7. Winchester: A fireworks show for Winchester Town Day will be happening at Manchester Field at 458 Main St. this Saturday at 9:15 p.m. Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts for those without a certification or licensing. The fire service department's website urges residents to 'leave fireworks to the professionals.' 'Between 2019 and 2023, Massachusetts medical facilities treated more than 200 people for burns and other injuries associated with fireworks,' the website reads. 'Two dozen people were treated for severe burn injuries that covered 5% or more of the victim's body.' Former Boston Celtics coach does not want Knicks job: 'Absolutely not' Trump opens up about 'the biggest scandal' in many years in foreign visit McDonald's launches new McFlurry flavor inspired by summertime I-93 south in Woburn closed due to 'police activity', MassDOT says Man officials say killed someone in drunk head-on crash on Mass. bridge is arraigned Read the original article on MassLive.
