{"id":114564,"date":"2025-11-12T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=114564"},"modified":"2025-11-12T08:36:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:36:58","slug":"planet-a-foods-partnership-barry-callebaut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/114564\/planet-a-foods-partnership-barry-callebaut\/","title":{"rendered":"Planet A Foods collaborates with Barry Callebaut"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Planet A Foods, the Munich-based startup behind the chocolate alternative <a href=\"https:\/\/choviva.com\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choviva<\/a>, has a strategic partnership with the Swiss chocolate manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barry-callebaut.com\/de-DE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barry Callebaut<\/a> closed. Together, both companies aim to set new standards for sustainable chocolate solutions \u2013 entirely without cocoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry Callebaut is considered one of the world&#039;s leading providers of chocolate and cocoa solutions. The company addresses the volatility of the cocoa market with an innovation strategy based on research and development. Through its partnership with the <a href=\"\/en\/day\/planet-a-foods\/\">Startup<\/a> Barry Callebaut is strengthening this approach and expanding its portfolio to include sustainable alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThrough our partnership with Planet A Foods, we are leveraging innovative technology that will allow us to unlock new growth opportunities while simultaneously strengthening our resilience to the current volatility of the cocoa market. We look forward to working with Planet A Foods to shape the chocolate solutions of the future together with our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>says <strong>Christian Hansen<\/strong>, Head of Global Strategy at Barry Callebaut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Planet A Foods&#039; global presence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choviva is based on sunflower seeds and, according to Planet A Foods, offers a full-bodied chocolatey taste experience without compromising on quality or enjoyment. By using regionally sourced raw materials, the product shortens supply chains and reduces its ecological footprint along the entire value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Planet A Foods, the cooperation represents an important step towards international expansion. <strong>Maximilian Marquart<\/strong>, CEO and co-founder of Planet A Foods, says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt has always been our goal to develop Choviva into a global food ingredient platform. This partnership on equal terms helps us to achieve exactly that. By combining Barry Callebaut\u2019s global reach and expertise with our innovative strength, we can scale responsibly and bring new products to market worldwide faster than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Also co-founder and CTO <strong>Sara Marquart<\/strong> emphasizes the importance of sustainable alternatives to traditional food products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&quot;Choviva offers a truly chocolatey taste experience, made from 100 percent natural ingredients and completely without cocoa. With this innovative alternative, consumers can make more conscious and sustainable choices \u2013 without sacrificing enjoyment.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Munich-based foodtech startup Planet A Foods is entering into a long-term partnership with Barry Callebaut. 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