Mangaluru: CAMPCO has launched its new chocolate product ‘Dark Tan’ on Wednesday.

The product was launched by CPCRI Director Dr Chowdappa at CAMPCO office.

Speaking on the occasion he said that this chocolate is highly nutritious. It will not melt under any weather conditions. No need of storing it in refrigerators.

CAMPCO President S R Sateeshchandra said that CAMPCO has recorded a business of Rs 1591 crore in 2015-16 year and gained profit of Rs 19 crore.

“CAMPCO has also implemented many ideas to secure the future of arecanut in India. We have also planned to export the arecanut to China. CAMPCO has also submitted a memorandum to the government to fix the support price for arecanut,” he said.

He further said that as per the FSSC directions a new chocolate factory is being constructed at the cost of Rs 11.50 crore. Moreover, CAMPCO is getting ready for complete digitalisation its business.

CAMPCO Vice-President Shankaranarayana Bhat, MD Suresh Bhandat and others were present.