Cargill and Voyage Foods are bringing cocoa-free confectionery alternative NextCoa to the North American market, launching initially in the United States as manufacturers seek more sustainable and supply-resilient ingredient solutions.

Italian food-tech start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative.

Plant-based snack brand Well&Truly has launched two new oat milk-based chocolate products in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK, ahead of Easter.

Swedish precision fermentation start-up Melt&Marble has secured self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the US for its MeltyMarble fat solution.

Vegan Chocolat has expanded its professional range with the launch of two new chocolate chip products aimed at foodservice operators, manufacturers and wholesale customers.

Plant-based oat milk chocolate brand HAPPi is set to shake up Easter 2026 with the launch of its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg.

Nomo, the UK’s plant-powered and free-from chocolate brand, is set to make Easter 2026 its most ambitious yet, unveiling its largest and most innovative Easter range to date.

CSM Ingredients has introduced Nuaré, a new carob-based range of cocoa alternatives for bakery and ice cream applications.

Made Uncommon, the parent company behind Coco Chocolatier, Up-Up and Otherly Oatm*lk, has acquired H!p, Seed & Bean, and Love Cocoa.