Where taste begins
Where taste begins
Our taste framework is based on three levers — flavor, mouthfeel, and taste — so you can deliver great-tasting chocolate experiences that stand out on shelf, in cart and in every bite.
Recipe
The precise balance of ingredients like cocoa, dairy, and sugar shape how chocolate tastes, melts and lingers. Behind this harmony is a supply chain built to deliver — reliable, scalable and tailored to your needs.
- We produce 1 in 5 cocoa beans globally and own the process bean to bar.
- Across 60+ factories worldwide, our experts ensure quality chocolate production at scale.
- We develop tailored recipes that deliver the right sweetness, intensity and melt behavior - engineered to perform across applications for every customer profile.
Origin Beans
From the citrus brightness of West Africa to the floral complexity of Madagascar, origin beans offer distinct taste dimensions for taste-driven chocolate innovation.
- With 400+ people dedicated to bean sourcing, we select origin beans that offer precision, consistency, and character.
- Backed by over a century of bean-to-bar know-how and sustainable cocoa farming expertise.
- Whether reformulating or building a new product, origin beans opens doors to creativity and premiumization.
Process
From fermentation to roasting to conching — each step of the process is a lever of taste. Through precise control of time, temperature and technique, we transform each cocoa bean into chocolate that delivers.
- Our collaborations with leading academic and research institutions help us pioneer flavour science across fermentation, roasting, and conching.
- With 8000+ experts across Customer Supply & Development and R&D, we drive innovation that blends sensory science and process precision.
- The result? Reliable, scalable chocolate with depth, nuance, and unmatched texture to meet modern manufacturing standards.
