NuKoKo

We love chocolate but the industry is unsustainable. The chocolate industry is responsible for huge carbon emissions, deforestation and humanitarian issues. And, as the climate changes, there is a looming billion dollar deficit in cocoa supply. Enter, Nukoko - Check out the video to understand our mission and the opportunity that Nukoko brings to Earth loving chocolate advocates worldwide.

This trend is not looking to stop. The demand for sustainability in consumer goods is stronger than ever. 🍫 Despite cost of living concerns, consumers are still willing to spend 9.7% more on average for sustainable production of sourced goods. 🌎 Why? Because 85% of people outline they have felt first-hand the disruptive effects of climate change in their daily lives. For chocolate manufacturers, this means rethinking how products are sourced and produced. Regenerative agriculture, ethical sourcing, and transparency are becoming key purchasing factors as consumers increasingly seek brands that align with their values. —------------------------------------- We’re Nukoko, crafting a delicious, sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste. 🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn ✉️ Sign up for our emails to stay updated on our journey to reimagining chocolate Source: PWC May 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey

Could the future of chocolate be cocoa-free? 🌍 With cocoa prices surging by +231.56% in the past year, the chocolate industry is feeling the strain. Supply shortages, underinvestment in cocoa farms, climate impact on crop yields and market speculation are driving up costs, forcing brands to raise prices and reduce product quality. But at Nukoko, we’re offering an innovative solution—a cocoa-free alternative made from the sustainable and resilient Fava bean and sourced from the EU. As the cocoa crisis deepens, our ingredient allows chocolate manufacturers to create delicious, high-quality products without the volatility of cocoa prices. —------------------------------------- We’re Nukoko, crafting a delicious, sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste. 🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn ✉️ Sign up for our emails to stay updated on our journey to reimagining chocolate via our page

Partnership announcement. We are delighted to announce a scale up partnership with DöhlerGroup in Germany. Dohler are one of the worlds leading ingredients company with a vast experience in fermentation and natural ingredients. Their expertise and infrastructure will enable us to transition from pilot scale to full industrial scale ahead of market launch. For more details please get in touch with ross@nukoko.co.uk

101 on the Humble Fava Bean 🌱 At NuKoKo, we’ve been on a journey to create sustainable, high-quality chocolate alternatives. That path led us to the Fava Bean—an incredible, resilient resource that’s plentiful across the world. From the green hills of Ireland to the dry fields of Namibia, the Fava bean is a sturdy crop that thrives in diverse climates. But its magic doesn’t stop there. It nourishes the soil by enriching it with nitrogen, reducing the need for chemical fertilisers. It goes by many names- what do you call it? Let us know in the comments! 👇 —------------------------------------- We’re NuKoKo, crafting a delicious, sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste. Tap the 🔔 on our profile to stay updated or ✉️ Sign up for our emails via our bio to stay updated on our journey to reimagining chocolate.

It’s time to do things in a Nu way. We’re Nukoko, a UK-based company preparing to launch a delicious, sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative that won’t compromise on taste.  For the past 2 years, we’ve been meticulously harnessing our sourcing and production to bring you an irresistible chocolate crafted from Fava beans. In the coming months, we’ll be sharing: 🌱 Insights into our sourcing and production processes  🍫 Science behind our innovative approach 📈 Latest consumer trends driving the industry Plus, we’ll bring you along to events, provide commentary on industry developments, and offer behind-the-scenes glimpses of our journey as we prepare for our exciting launch! If you’re passionate about sustainable sourcing or simply love chocolate, follow along as we approach to launch. Tap the 🔔 on our profile to stay updated, or tag someone in the comments who might want to join the journey.

Love the Fava bean as much as we do? Here a 5 cool facts about the fava bean to start off your week: 1. The fava bean is one of the oldest grown crops in the world. In the Mediterranean, they date back to 6000 BC. 2. The Fava bean is a rich source of dietary fibres, proteins, vitamins B9, B6 and B1 and minerals such as iron, copper and manganese. 3. The beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, which is why they are the basis of natural fertilisers 4.In ancient Rome and Greece there was talk of koukia, the fava bean, when it came to voting: to say "yes" they would vote with a light fava bean , while a darker bean would be used if the vote was "no". The term has remained in use to describe voting. 5. The fava bean is cultivated in around 50 countries around the world today.

Looking to expand our supply chain! 🌱 We're on the lookout for agents, salespeople, and wholesalers specializing in Fava beans from the EU and beyond. Your expertise could be the missing piece in our sourcing puzzle. Reach out if you can help us grow! 🌍 #SupplyChain #FavaBeans #EU #Networking

The #USPProject #Episode 18: #Chocolates without #Cocoa In recent weeks, #chocolate lovers have witnessed the resurgence of two of the most chilling #words in the history of #commoditymarket headlines: #Cocoa Shortage. Over the past year, cocoa #prices have roughly quadrupled, following poor harvests in #IvoryCoast and #Ghana, the two countries that produce most of the world’s #supply. #Processors have scaled back or shuttered, leaving chocolate-makers without the usual reserves of #cocoabutter and #liquor to produce confections. The cocoa situation looks much more protracted than your usual commodity market cyclicality as we enter the fourth year of poor harvests. #Consumption of chocolate products continues to grow steadily, with the #global #market #forecast to exceed $250 billion this year. While this causing massive #demand #supply gaps, some startups are bucking this whole trend by adding #innovation and making #chocolates without traditional cocoa #beans. One such name is NuKoKo NuKoKo is an #innovative #UK-based startup that has developed the world's #first cocoa-free chocolate using #fava beans. Founded in 2022 by chocolate entrepreneurs Ross Newton and Kit Tomlinson, alongside cocoa research #scientist #Professor David Salt , #Nukoko aims to address the #environmental and #ethical issues associated with traditional chocolate production. The company's chocolate alternative and it #proprietary fermentation #process, in these adverse times, has attracted a lot of investors to their captable including the likes of Oyster Bay Management GmbH , with participation from SOSV, IndieBio and The Mills Fabrica alongside a grant from Innovate UK. NuKoKo has been able to buck the adversity that is caused by fluctuating cocoa prices thanks to the USP it laid out. 🎯 Innovation: NuKoKo uses fava beans instead of cocoa to produce chocolate, addressing the #environmental and #ethical concerns associated with traditional chocolate #production. It also employs a proprietary fermentation process that closely mimics the fermentation of cocoa beans, ensuring that the chocolate produced retains the familiar taste and texture of traditional chocolate 🎯 Ethical Production: Nukoko’s chocolate avoids the #humanrights issues linked to traditional cocoa production, such as #childlabor and #deforestation. This ethical approach appeals to consumers looking for socially responsible products 🎯 Sustainability: The production process of Nukoko’s chocolate produces up to 90% fewer #carbonemissions compared to conventional chocolate, contributing to a significant reduction in the product’s environmental impact, thus aiding #sustainable efforts

🍫 Is it time for a chocolate revolution?🎂 The cocoa industry is facing several issues, not least the dramatic price increase of the last year. NuKoKo is chocolate, by-passing these issues.