Cocoa fruit for responsible value creation

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Cocoa fruit for responsible value creation

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What we do

FOR PEOPLE & PLANET

Koa is extracted from the colourful cocoa fruit, harvested in the beating heart of the Ghanaian rainforest. Not only does its sweet and unique taste wow people – it also carries great social and environmental change.

 

THE COCOA FRUIT

The cocoa pod consists of a thick shell that protects the inside. In Ghana, the beans make up around 25% of the cocoa fruit. The pulp is another 25% and the rest is husk. The tasty pulp is often overlooked, which inspired us to upcycle it into tasty treats. By utilising cocoa fruit pulp through our innovative processes, this upcycling vision has become a reality – creating added value.

A FRESH TASTE

The fresh cocoa pulp balances tropical flavours of intense sweetness and exotic acidity. Thanks to gentle and swift processing, we preserve the natural taste of our products.

COCOA FRUIT JUICE VERSUS CACAO FRUIT JUICE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

You may have heard both terms before. Cacao fruit juice and cacao juice is generally the same as cocoa fruit juice. The same can be said about cacao fruit pulp and cocoa fruit pulp. We use the term ‘cocoa fruit’ because this is the preferred term in Ghana, where we operate and make an impact.

Company's story

Our Specialty
From cocoa fruit to Koa
FOR DELICIOUS EXPERIENCES
Koa products are versatile ingredients for both food and drinks. The fascinating flavour profile and smooth texture make them a delightful addition to the culinary world. Discover nature’s potential and get the creativity flowing.
Our story
We're a Swiss-Ghanaian start-up upcycling the entire cocoa fruit, thus reducing food waste and providing cocoa smallholders with an additional income. Today, 71 employees dedicate themselves to the growth of our venture to boost value creation in the cocoa-growing regions and to develop innovative and pioneering processes. As a B Corp™, we incorporate our mission into our business activities to benefit people and the environment. With our natural cocoa fruit products, we bring a previously unknown taste to the market with new possibilities for the gastronomy and F&B industry.

General Information

Company name
Koa Switzerland & Ghana
Country
Switzerland, Ghana
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