NextCoaTM

NextCoa™ confectionery alternative to chocolate is a cocoa‑free solution designed to look, taste, and perform like traditional chocolate. Purposefully formulated with plant‑based ingredients, including upcycled grape seeds, it provides chocolatey‑like taste and texture across a wide range of applications.

Made from more cost‑stable ingredients than traditional chocolate, NextCoa™ products offer reliable supply and stable pricing while delivering an indulgent sensory experience. The product is part of a global partnership between Cargill and Voyage Foods and is produced domestically in North America.

Flavor profiles

• Mild (milk‑chocolatey‑like)
• Dark‑Mild (blending the best of dark and milk‑chocolatey‑like)

Formats

• Tempering wafers
• Non‑tempering wafers
• Bake‑stable drops (1M size)

NextCoa™ confectionery alternative is suitable for:

• Bakery
• Bars
• Cereals
• Confectionery
• Cookies
• Ice cream
• Snacks

It offers broad versatility for coatings and inclusions and performs similar to traditional chocolate or compounds on manufacturing lines.

• Chocolatey‑like taste and texture
• Plant‑based ingredients, including upcycled grape seeds
• Formulated without the top 11 major allergens
• Made from more cost‑stable ingredients versus traditional chocolate
• Reliable supply and stable pricing to protect cost‑in‑use
• Non‑GMO*
• Kosher certified and Halal suitable

*There is no single definition of “non-GMO” in the USA; please reach out to discuss your specific requirements.

Compared to traditional chocolate, NextCoa™ confectionery alternative demonstrates:

• Lower water footprint
• Lower land‑use impact
• Reduction in carbon footprint

These results are based on an independently reviewed life cycle assessment.

* Third-party verified Life Cycle Assessment, conducted in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards.

NextCoa™ confectionery alternative to chocolate is a confident answer to the growing call for cocoa alternatives. With chocolatey‑like taste, texture, and performance, combined with stable supply and pricing, it supports both consumer expectations and business goals.