Barry Callebaut and Planet A Foods partner to progress sustainable chocolate

Barry Callebaut, manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa solutions, and Planet A Foods, the German food-tech innovator behind the ChoViva chocolate alternative without cocoa, have announced a commercial long-term partnership.

“Through this partnership with Planet A Foods, Barry Callebaut is embracing technology to open further avenues for growth while enhancing our resiliency to today’s cocoa-market volatility. We are excited about the collaboration with Planet A Foods to shape the future of chocolate solutions together with our customers,” said Christian Hansen, Head of Global Strategy at Barry Callebaut.

The partnership has been established to help meet the growing customer demand for sustainable chocolate solutions without cocoa while reaffirming that traditional cocoa remains at the heart of Barry Callebaut’s business and will continue to play a central role in its future.

“This partnership marks a key milestone in diversifying our portfolio and capturing the exciting opportunities in chocolate alternatives without cocoa,” said Dries Roekaerts, President Customer Experience at Barry Callebaut. “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.”

ChoViva is an ingredient made from locally available crops, such as sunflower seeds, which is designed to deliver a chocolate-like taste. For Planet A Foods, the partnership will help to drive innovation on its platform technology and help to establish itself as a future sustainable food ingredients leader.

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