Barry Callebaut to Launch Sunflower Seed-based Chocolate Alternative

Barry Callebaut is launching ChoViva, a new solution developed in partnership with Germany based start-up Planet A Foods. ChoViva delivers a rich, chocolate-like taste experience, without any cocoa ingredients, by leveraging sunflower seeds as the key flavor driver. 

Barry Callebaut is also reshaping its compound offering into a newly defined “Cacao Coatings & Inclusions” category, launching Cacao Max, a new premium range launching with a milk variant. This range includes rich cacao coatings, featuring multi-dimensional taste profiles with silky textures and a smooth mouth feel. Cacao Max delivers a premium coating experience, a unique dairy ingredient, and refined processing for a smooth, consistent texture.

“Innovation remains one of our global strategic pillars. Rooted in our DNA, the approach to product development is driven by experience, craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of evolving consumer preferences,” said Barry Callebaut’s North American President Natasha Chen. “By continuously introducing new solutions and expanding our capabilities, we enable our partners to unlock incremental growth and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.”