ChoViva: a chocolatey indulgence made with sunflower seeds
ChoViva: a chocolatey indulgence made with sunflower seeds
ChoViva: smooth, rich and deliciously surprising
Meet the Demand for New Chocolate Experiences
Today, consumers are looking for more than just a snack; they are looking for moments of connection. In response to rising feelings of loneliness and disconnection, food is increasingly used to forge a deep sense of togetherness.
According to top industry trends, consumers are craving novelty and multisensory indulgence:
- 74%* are drawn to new and exciting chocolate experiences.
- 73% desire warm, nutty notes.
- 65%* are looking for multisensory textures.
*Representing aggregated data from global consumer markets.
ChoViva answers this demand. It is a delicious surprise no one sees coming. An indulgence that feels both surprising and comforting, guaranteed to spark conversation and connection.
I had these yesterday. I had no idea they didn't have cocoa in them! They were so good! Actually it tasted like good quality chocolate!
What is ChoViva?
Smooth, rich, and deliciously surprising chocolate alternative. ChoViva brings the same indulgence you would expect from chocolate but with sunflower seeds instead of cocoa. Its unique roasting and refining process brings out a full chocolate flavour without using a single cocoa bean. The result is a surprising, chocolatey experience that sparks delicious moments, bringing people together.
- Smooth
- Rich
- Deliciously surprising
Oh my, my guilty pleasure! I'm waiting for more products in France.
Benefits for Food Manufacturers
ChoViva delivers the chocolatey taste consumers love, strengthens margins, and ensures a steady supply. It is designed for effortless integration, allowing you to innovate without compromise.
- Taste (High Consumer Acceptance): Consumers are positively surprised by the smooth, creamy, and nutty flavor profile, proven by successful blind application testing.
- Savings (cost effective): Cost savings, one-to-one replacement: requires no capex, no cocoa sustainability premiums.
- Resilience (stable raw material price and supply): Transparent supply chain, high availability: 27M sunflowers in Europe vs. 5MT cocoa worldwide
- Achieve your emission goals: Reduce your carbon footprint with up to 65% fewer CO₂ emissions* while utilizing agricultural waste streams.
*Source: EY study based on Barry Callebaut standard recipes.
Why Choose ChoViva?
ChoViva isn't just a chocolate alternative; it’s a high-performance ingredient designed for brands that prioritize innovation, planet-positive sourcing, and a premium sensory experience.
- Brand Alignment & Positioning
ChoViva is the ideal choice for brands looking to capture the modern consumer. It fits perfectly within several high-growth market segments:
• Innovative & Forward-Looking: For pioneers creating the next generation of snacks.
• Health & Wellness: Clean-label appeal for the conscious eater.
• Vegan & Plant-Based: Naturally 100% dairy-free and plant-derived.
• Ethical & Sustainable: For brands where "Planet First" is a core value.
• Fun & Playful: A vibrant story that drives PR and social media buzz.
- Strategic Use Cases
Whether you are launching a new product line or stabilizing your supply chain, ChoViva offers distinct commercial advantages:
• Next-Gen Product Launches: Create entirely new categories or "innovative line extensions."
• PR-Driven Innovation: Leverage the unique "no-cocoa" story to gain media traction.
• Seasonal Excellence: Perfect for limited-time offers (LTOs) that need a unique selling point.
• Price Stability: Unlike the volatile cocoa market, ChoViva offers a stable raw material price, ensuring long-term margin security.
- The Sensory Profile
We’ve mastered the art of "chocolate-like" indulgence without the bean.
Taste Note: Expect a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience defined by a hint of nuttiness and gentle biscuity notes.
- Unmatched Sustainability Credentials
Launching consumer products with ChoViva allows your brand to make measurable progress toward "Net Zero" goals.
• Carbon Footprint Reduction: ChoViva generates up to 65% less CO2 compared to traditional chocolate.
• Resource Efficiency: By utilizing local crops and innovative processing, we bypass the environmental pressures of tropical cocoa farming.