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Every decision is measured against environmental impact. ChoViva reduces carbon footprint by up to 80% compared to traditional chocolate, demonstrating that delicious food can be planet-friendly.

Sustainability First

Using cutting-edge fermentation technology, Planet A Foods transforms simple ingredients into complex flavors that rival traditional chocolate, pushing the boundaries of food science.

Innovation

By using locally available crops like sunflower seeds and oats, the company reduces supply chain complexity and supports regional agriculture while cutting transportation emissions.

Local Sourcing

ChoViva is designed to deliver authentic chocolate taste and functionality, ensuring consumers don't have to sacrifice enjoyment for sustainability.

Quality Without Compromise

Planet A Foods is a Munich-based food innovation company founded in 2021 that develops sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternatives and next-generation food ingredients using fermentation technology to create climate-friendly products without compromising taste. The YC company raised $74.2M in total funding including a $30M Series B in December 2024 co-led by Burda Principal Investments and Zintinus, a $15.4M Series A in February 2024, with participation from World Fund, Bayern Kapital, Cherry Ventures, Tengelmann Ventures, BayWa Venture, and Omnes Capital, plans UK and France launches in Q1 2025, scales production from 2,000 to 15,000+ tons annually, and provides sustainable chocolate alternatives, cocoa-free ingredients, fermentation-based food products, and climate-friendly ingredients serving food manufacturers and consumers seeking environmentally responsible alternatives to traditional cocoa-based products.

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Sara Marquart

Co-Founder & CTO

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Planet A Foods

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Planet A Foods raises funds to replace cocoa

Twin siblings Dr. Sara Marquart and Maximilian Marquart founded Planet A Foods in Munich, Germany with a mission to create sustainable cocoa-free chocolate alternatives.

Company Founded

Completed development of ChoViva chocolate alternative using fermentation technology with sunflower seeds and oats, achieving chocolate-like taste with 80% lower carbon footprint.

ChoViva Development Complete

Launched ChoViva products in German retail market, beginning commercial expansion and building proof of concept for the cocoa-free chocolate category.

German Market Entry

Raised $15.4 million Series A led by World Fund with participation from Omnes Capital, Cherry Ventures, Mudcake, Nucleus Capital, Feast Ventures, and Triple Point Capital.

Series A Funding

Expanded to over 42,000 retail stores across Europe, establishing ChoViva as the leading cocoa-free chocolate alternative in the market.

European Retail Expansion

Reached 2,000 tons annual production capacity of ChoViva, establishing manufacturing foundation for further scaling.

Production Scale-Up

Closed $30 million Series B co-led by Burda Principal Investments and Zintinus, with participation from existing investors and new backers including Tengelmann Ventures.

Series B Funding

Planned launch into UK and France markets during Q1 2025, expanding ChoViva's European footprint beyond German-speaking countries.

UK & France Expansion

Announced long-term partnership with Barry Callebaut, the world's largest chocolate manufacturer, to bring cocoa-free alternatives to global markets.

Barry Callebaut Partnership

Targeting 7.5x increase in production capacity to over 15,000 tons annually, supported by Series B funding and Barry Callebaut partnership.

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