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Blue Stripes Upcycled Whole Cacao

Brand takes unique approach to using entire cacao pods in formulations

March 14, 2025

Blue Stripes' products provide powerful antioxidants, dietary fiber and key vitamins and minerals, like magnesium, potassium, vitamin D and more.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2025

Snack Trends Highlight Flavor Innovation, Global Influences and a Sweet-and-Spicy Surge

Bold flavors, global inspirations, and creative textures drive innovation in the evolving snack landscape

Tom Vierhile

March 3, 2025

Chocolate confection processors faced skyrocketing 2024 cocoa prices following intense rain and severe drought conditions in West Africa’s cacao growing regions. Not surprisingly, confectionery innovation was flat in 2024, with double-digit declines in new product introductions.

How to Develop a True Chocolate Analog

Interview with Adam Maxwell, CEO and Founder of Voyage Foods, Inc., and Kelsey Tenney, founding team member and VP of R &D of Voyage.

David Feder , RDN

January 21, 2025

Interview with Adam Maxwell, CEO and Founder of Voyage Foods, Inc., and Kelsey Tenney, founding team member and VP of R &D of Voyage.

Renude Reishi Cacao

The new offering is crafted with organic ingredients such as raw sundried Peruvian cacao, organic coconut sugar, and monk fruit sweetener

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

October 19, 2024

Renude added Reishi Cacao, a supercharged hot chocolate, to its innovative lineup, which also includes Chaga Matcha, expanding its offerings to support a broad range of health-conscious consumers.

Ayana Bio Pledges $3M to Accelerate Cacao Bioactive Production Using Cellular Cultivation

The initiative uses biotechnology to sustainably produce cacao bioactives and support genetic research to improve cacao plant varieties

January 20, 2023

Cacao contains biologically active compounds that support healthy digestion, cardiovascular health, cognition and immunity while reducing risk of inflammation and diabetes.

RDCL Superfoods Super Cocoa Powder

Along with the new powder supplement, the company introduced Radical Elements Superfood Blends for immunity and energy benefits

August 17, 2022

The product generates a chocolate-y taste from premium cacao), and also contains ingredients such as pea protein, ancient grains and seeds.

CaPao Quinoa Squares

New snack will carry on-pack Upcycled Food Certification

October 28, 2021

The new addition to the CaPao portfolio combines upcycled cacaofruit with oats and puffed quinoa into portable snack squares that are zesty and sweet, crispy yet chewy, and come in three flavors.

Cargill: Chocolate’s Charm

Cargill survey eyes US consumers’ preferences, consumption habits and motivations for chocolatey foods and beverages

June 15, 2021

Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ preferences, motivations and attitudes toward the decadent ingredient.

Suavva Cacao Fruit Smoothies

Suavva Cacao Fruit Smoothies are made with the juice from the Cacao pulp

October 20, 2016

The cold-pressed smoothies contain only fresh fruits, cacao, and a hint of low-glycemic agave nectar.

New Superfood Dark Chocolate Bar

Seattle Chocolate truffle bar combines CoffeeFlour with antioxidant-rich roasted cocoa nibs

June 24, 2016

Seattle Chocolate Company launched its second superfood dark chocolate bar, the Seattle Chocolates A Super Chocolate Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar Powered by CoffeeFlour® & Cocoa Nibs. The new truffle bar combines CoffeeFlour®, a nutrient-dense flavor-rich ingredient made from dried coffee cherry pulp, with antioxidant-rich roasted cocoa nibs.