Cocoa Production in Hull documentary video on DVD-ROM

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Cocoa Production in Hull documentary video on DVD-ROM

Contains video about the production process at the Cocoa Mills in Cleveland Street, Hull, owned by ADM (Archer Daniels Midland of Decatur, Illinois, USA). Also with centenary book on the history of ADM. Duration: 7 min, 12 sec Timing: Action on film (00:19) Explanation that the cocoa bean is the fruit of a tropical rain forest tree, which grows in high rainfall areas within 15 degrees latitude of the Equator. (00:28) Over 3 million tons are produced annually. (00:30) ADM buyers purchase the fermented and dried beans in the countries where they are grown. The beans are then transported to ADM processing plants throughout the world. (00:43) ADM Cocoa Hull receives shipments of up to 10,000 tonnes. West African beans are delivered as loose bulk cargo and stored in warehouses. (01:55) Cocoa beans from the Far East are transported in Hessian sacks. They are taken out of the sacks to make them available for bulk delivery. (02:41) Tipper trucks carrying up to 28 tonnes are loaded at the storage warehouse. (02:57) Quality control samples are taken during the loading procedure. (03:49) On completion of loading the trucks are covered and sealed. (04:03) On arrival at the processing plant, the beans are moved using a system of conveyors and elevators into 40 tonne storage bins and then on via cross-conveyors into the bean warehouse for de-stoning and cleaning. (04:28) After this, the beans have their outer shells removed and are broken up into small pieces known as [nib]. (04:31) These [nibs] are transported to the roaster where they soften as the natural oils are melted. (04:48) The roasted [nibs] are pulverised by the grinders. (05:00) The resulting cocoa mass is pumped into storage containers and its temperature is regulated. (05:01) Some of the cocoa mass is sent to chocolate factories at this point in the process. (05:14) Another portion of the cocoa mass is fed into giant hydraulic presses - they force out the cocoa butter which is stored separately, awaiting despatch. Cocoa butter is used in food and beauty products. (05:54) At this stage, the residue is cocoa solids, also known as 'pressed cake'. This will be ground into fine cocoa powder. (06:01) This powder is packed into bags of between 23 kilograms and 1000 kilograms, depending on the requirements of the customer. (06:18) Most ADM cocoa products are delivered in insulated road tankers. Film and Sound Archive access copy available onsite in the Audio-Visual Room

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Finding Aid: DDX1417/10

Title: Cocoa Production in Hull documentary video on DVD-ROM

Repository: East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies (UK47)

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Description: Contains video about the production process at the Cocoa Mills in Cleveland Street, Hull, owned by ADM (Archer Daniels Midland of Decatur, Illinois, USA). Also with centenary book on the history of ADM.Duration: 7 min, 12 secTiming: Action on film(00:19) Explanation that the cocoa bean is the fruit of a tropical rain forest tree, which grows in high rainfall areas within 15 degrees latitude of the Equator.(00:28) Over 3 million tons are produced annually.(00:30) ADM buyers purchase the fermented and dried beans in the countries where they are grown. The beans are then transported to ADM processing plants throughout the world.(00:43) ADM Cocoa Hull receives shipments of up to 10,000 tonnes. West African beans are delivered as loose bulk cargo and stored in warehouses.(01:55) Cocoa beans from the Far East are transported in Hessian sacks. They are taken out of the sacks to make them available for bulk delivery.(02:41) Tipper trucks carrying up to 28 tonnes are loaded at the storage warehouse.(02:57) Quality control samples are taken during the loading procedure.(03:49) On completion of loading the trucks are covered and sealed.(04:03) On arrival at the processing plant, the beans are moved using a system of conveyors and elevators into 40 tonne storage bins and then on via cross-conveyors into the bean warehouse for de-stoning and cleaning.(04:28) After this, the beans have their outer shells removed and are broken up into small pieces known as [nib].(04:31) These [nibs] are transported to the roaster where they soften as the natural oils are melted.(04:48) The roasted [nibs] are pulverised by the grinders.(05:00) The resulting cocoa mass is pumped into storage containers and its temperature is regulated.(05:01) Some of the cocoa mass is sent to chocolate factories at this point in the process.(05:14) Another portion of the cocoa mass is fed into giant hydraulic presses - they force out the cocoa butter which is stored separately, awaiting despatch. Cocoa butter is used in food and beauty products.(05:54) At this stage, the residue is cocoa solids, also known as 'pressed cake'. This will be ground into fine cocoa powder.(06:01) This powder is packed into bags of between 23 kilograms and 1000 kilograms, depending on the requirements of the customer.(06:18) Most ADM cocoa products are delivered in insulated road tankers.Film and Sound Archive access copy available onsite in the Audio-Visual Room

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Subject: COCOA MANUFACTURING

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DDX1417-10 COCOA PRODUCTION IN HULL