Barry Callebaut partners with Planet A Foods to explore cocoa-free ‘chocolates’

Barry Callebaut partners with German foodtech Planet A Foods, which produces ChoViva, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative. This commercial partnership will help Barry Callebaut weather the volatility in the global cocoa market.

ChoViva is made from sunflower seeds, but is designed to offer a chocolate-like experience.

Dries Roekaerts, president, customer experience, at Barry Callebaut said, “These non-cocoa innovations are not meant to replace traditional chocolate but to complement it, expanding our portfolio to meet growing customer and consumer demand. Together with Planet A Foods, we can scale the production of irresistible chocolate-like creations that broaden choice without compromising on taste, quality and our commitment to the planet.”

“Our goal has always been to scale ChoViva into a global ingredient platform, and this equal partnership helps us do just that,” said Dr. Maximilian Marquart, CEO and co-founder at Planet A Foods. “By combining Barry Callebaut’s global footprint and capabilities with our innovation, we can scale responsibly and bring more products to markets worldwide, faster than ever.”