Innovations/products showcased at ISM Ingredients
In today’s cocoa landscape, it’s more important than ever to deliver indulgence at an accessible price – without compromising on the rich, sensorial experience that chocolate lovers expect. That’s why, to complement our large portfolio of chocolate and help customers find the sweet spot between cost-effectiveness and consumer delight, Cargill now offers an impressively large menu of alternatives to “100% chocolate.”
This portfolio will be showcased at ISM Ingredients – including our flagship innovation NextCoa™ – a no cocoa confectionery alternative to chocolate.
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What is new/special/innovative/sustainable about them
Our Cost-Effective Delights portfolio responds directly to the growing demand for solutions that offer risk management and viable alternatives to “100% chocolate.” At the heart of this portfolio is our newest innovation: NextCoa™ – the fruit of Cargill’s partnership with Food Tech company Voyage Foods.
NextCoa™ by Cargill is redefining indulgence with a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to chocolate. With nearly 75% of consumers reporting that sustainability influences their chocolate choices*, the rising cost and scarcity of cocoa remain major barriers to turning intention into action.
NextCoa™ offers a breakthrough solution: a no cocoa confectionery alternative confectionery alternative crafted from familiar plant-based ingredients like grape seeds and sunflower. It delivers the sensory delight consumers expect—at a more competitive cost than chocolate.
Its environmental impact is significantly lower, reducing carbon footprint by up to 67%, using 90% less land, and consuming 95% less water.**
Backed by Cargill’s commitment to quality, scalability, and sustainability, NextCoa™ makes more sustainable become more affordable.
*Cargill proprietary research, 2024
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Why does Cargill believe in the success of these products/at this trade fair
ISM Ingredients attracts a highly targeted audience of professionals from the confectionery, bakery, and snack industries – including R&D specialists, product developers, and commercial leaders. These are precisely the stakeholders seeking cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative ingredient solutions, making the event an ideal platform to showcase our Cost-Effective Delights portfolio. This extensive range offers compelling alternatives to “100% chocolate” without compromising on consumer delight.
With ISM Ingredients focusing on the raw materials of the future, the timing is perfect to introduce NextCoa™ – our latest innovation that not only delivers indulgent taste and texture, but also offers a more sustainable and affordable solution than traditional chocolate. Crafted from label-friendly, plant-based ingredients, and backed by Cargill’s commitment to quality and scalability, NextCoa™ embodies the future of responsible indulgence.