Exclusive: Cocoa upcycling business Koa set for ISM showcaseWith cocoa bean processing traditionally experiencing considerable wastage, Koa is among a small group of firms making a key impact with environmentally-friendly methods forging new confectionery ranges. Neill Barston speaks to co-founder Anian Schreiber on its rapid rise ahead of its appearance at this year’s ISM. Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Koa start-up discloses all payments to cocoa farmers with blockchainKoa, the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up, is launching a system using blockchain technology, that proves transactions and higher income for cocoa farmers. Cocoa & chocolate
Italy’s Venchi group teams up with Koa for cocoa fruit based sorbetItalian chocolate and gelato manufacturer Venchi has teamed up with Ghana-based cocoa fruit juice start-up business, Koa, for a new sorbet range, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients
Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulpPremium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability