ChoViva: A Chocolate Experience but Without The Cocoa!

                                                 

In today’s retail landscape, innovation is no longer a luxury it’s a necessity. Consumers are demanding more from the products they buy, and they’re holding retailers accountable for the environmental and ethical footprint of the food on their shelves. 

In this context, the emergence of ChoViva marks a pivotal moment for large retailers. It’s a game changer for retailers seeking sustainable chocolate alternatives.
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At Hames Chocolates we are excited to offer ChoViva as a private label ingredient from September 2025, with pricing now available and a minimum order quantity of 250kg – 500kg of private label product. Whether you’re developing premium chocolate alternatives, seasonal ranges, or mainstream lines with a sustainable edge, ChoViva represents a timely and compelling proposition.

A New Chocolatey Experience Without Cocoa

ChoViva offers the familiar indulgence of chocolate without using any cocoa. Instead, it’s crafted from  sunflower seeds processed through an innovative, fermentation like technique. The result is a silky, rich texture and a deep chocolatey flavour profile that mirrors traditional chocolate in taste and mouthfeel. But the environmental impact is significantly lower.

Future Proof Your Confectionery Offering

For retailers seeking to future proof their confectionery offering, ChoViva is more than a substitute, it’s a strategic advantage. With cocoa supply chains under increasing scrutiny due to deforestation, child labour concerns, and price volatility, ChoViva allows retailers to diversify and derisk their chocolate portfolio while tapping into growing demand for climate conscious alternatives.

Tailored For Innovation And Product Development

ChoViva is highly versatile and performs exceptionally well in a variety of confectionery formats. It shines when paired with fillings and inclusions, making it ideal for feature rich products. Think caramel filled seasonal eggs, fruit-layered bites, or biscuit packed snacks—all formats that deliver sensory excitement and perceived value.

By building products around ChoViva, retailers can develop novel formats that set their ranges apart. Whether positioned as indulgent, premium, better for the planet, or free from cocoa, ChoViva opens the door to new SKUs that resonate with a new generation of shoppers.

Elevating Private Label

The private label market is no longer confined to generic alternatives. Today, it’s where much of the most interesting innovation happens, and it’s where consumers expect retailers to lead with purpose. ChoViva aligns perfectly with this mission.

Every ChoViva product will feature co-branding, with the ChoViva name proudly displayed alongside your brand. This ensures transparency, builds trust, and signals your commitment to innovation and climate responsibility. For consumers, the ChoViva mark adds credibility and tells a story of reduced carbon emissions, local sourcing, and future friendly thinking. For your brand, it’s a chance to ride the wave of responsible indulgence and elevate your private label to premium-tier status.

Strategic Timing For 2025 And Beyond

With production capacity opening in September 2025, now is the ideal time to plan and secure your place in this emerging space. Whether you're developing new concepts for spring 2026 or looking to refresh your year-round offer with a sustainability led angle, early alignment on ChoViva will put you ahead of the curve.

Our team is ready to support your product development journey from ideas to formulation trials and pack design. And because we understand the demands of large scale retail, we’re set up to deliver not just on taste and innovation, but on consistency, compliance, and shelf readiness.

Let’s Lead The Change Together

ChoViva isn’t just another ingredient, it’s a new story to tell, a new standard to set, and a new way to meet the evolving needs of your customers. As large retailers take bold steps toward climate commitments and portfolio transformation, ChoViva is the kind of innovation that drives both commercial success and consumer loyalty.

Contact us to discuss ChoViva for your private label requirements – sales@hameschocolates.co.uk
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