Planet A Foods is an innovative start-up dedicated to developing sustainable food products. Their main focus is on producing chocolate without the use of cocoa. Using proprietary technology, the company ferments plant-based ingredients to naturally recreate flavors. Natural ingredients and by-products of the food industry, such as oats, become the foundation for a variety of flavors. This approach allows the use of sustainable, local plants instead of importing cocoa plants from Africa or the Americas.
Through fermentation and roasting, Planet A Foods produces ChoViva concentrate and ChoViva butter. Together, they form ChoViva—a cocoa-free chocolate with a delicious aroma and taste, while generating 90% less CO2. With this innovation, the company aims to drastically reduce the environmental footprint of chocolate production.
Planet A Foods positions itself as a pioneer in the food industry, demonstrating that it’s possible to create tasty and high-quality products without harming the environment. The company continuously researches further sustainable food alternatives to enable a more future-proof diet, making a significant contribution to the protection of our planet.
The start-up saves 500 Mt of CO2 annually by producing food ingredients decoupled from limited resources & exploitation.
Founder/s: Dr. Max Marquart, Dr. Sara Marquart
Based In: Munich, Germany
Website: www.planet-a-foods.com