Planet A Foods

🍫 The world loves chocolate – and so do we. But climate change, supply problems and growing demand are challenging the way we produce and consume one of the world's favourite treats. At Planet A Foods, we believe in turning challenges into innovation. 🚀 Our team of food scientists, technologists, and business experts is rethinking chocolate from the ground up — without compromising on taste. 🍫 ChoViva is our answer: a chocolate alternative made with sunflower seeds. ✅ Tastes like chocolate ✅ ~80% less CO₂ emissions ✅ Scaled and loved: now in 40+ products across 6 countries From the lab to large-scale production, and into the hands of happy consumers — we’re building a more sustainable food system, one recipe at a time. 🎬 Check out how we’re making it happen in the video below! #FoodInnovation #PlanetAFoods #ChoViva #ForOurPlanet

🐣 Easter is just around the corner – and we're kicking off the seasonal launch in Germany: Together with PENNY Deutschland, one of our long-standing retail partners, we’re excited to introduce the Knabbernest with ChoViva – now available at PENNY. This marks our first-ever seasonal product in the German market – with more to come. Big thanks to our partner Rau Chocolate & Cereals, among others Amelie Rau and Christopher Rau, who brought this innovation to life. 👉 Stay tuned – another Easter treat is coming next week! #Easter2025 #PrivateLabel #ProductLaunch #Retail #Innovation

🍫 Chocolate Trends Are Evolving – Insights from Our Partner Chocolaterie Abtey in France We asked one of our newest partners how chocolate trends are changing – and what the response has been to introducing our cocoa-free chocolate alternative ChoViva as a completely new product innovation. Anne-Catherine WAGNER-ABTEY, Managing Director at ABTEY CHOCOLATERIE, our very first partner in the French market, shared some exciting insights: Since starting communication around ChoViva in January 2025, the interest has been remarkable. Both consumers and professionals are curious and open to alternatives to traditional chocolate. Naturally, there are questions – after all, it’s a true innovation – but overall, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Looking ahead, one thing is clear: the chocolate industry is facing major challenges. Structural cocoa shortages driven by climate change and production limits make sustainable alternatives more important than ever. Solutions like ChoViva show that it’s possible to combine indulgence with responsibility – and to open up new possibilities for the entire industry. 🙏 A big thank you to Anne-Catherine, Yves Wagner and the entire Abtey team for their pioneering mindset and passion for innovation. #Innovation #CocoaFree #ForOurPlanet #FrenchMarket #Partnership

🎤 Soundbites from our partners Introducing a brand-new format – because if not from our partners, then who? Today with Markus Kühlwein, Managing Director at WAWI Schokolade AG. From a bold pilot to a strong innovation partnership – WAWI and Planet A Foods have come a long way together. Their latest creation? Mini-Eggs for Easter made with ChoViva – a delicious, seasonal alternative to chocolate. 🐣✨ Markus shares why this collaboration works so well: “This synergy allows us to continuously develop new and exciting products that align with current trends.” Curious? Check out the full interview with Markus below! #FoodInnovation #ChoViva #PlanetAFoods #ForOurPlanet #Partnerships

BIG NEWS: 🇫🇷 ChoViva is launching in France! 🍫🌍 We’re happy to announce the entry of our cocoa-free chocolate alternative into the French market. Together with ABTEY CHOCOLATERIE, we are introducing 8 delicious new products – just in time for Easter! What’s in store? 👉 Mini chicks, Easter eggs in various shapes, and our very first hollow figures – all crafted with ChoViva’s milk recipe. 👉 Up to 83% less CO₂ emissions compared to conventional milk chocolate – for guilt-free indulgence. 👉 Available from mid-March at supermarkets Auchan Retail, Carrefour, Intermarché, Netto, Super U, Métro, Monoprix, Franprix & Match, as well as via Abtey’s online shop. A huge thank you to Yves Wagner & Anne-Catherine WAGNER-ABTEY for the fantastic collaboration! 🙌 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gyrMWyuD  France, are you ready? 💚 #ChoViva #ForOurPlanet #France #Sustainability #MarketLaunch

🌳💧 International Day of Forests & World Water Day 💧🌳 Forests clean our air, water keeps our world alive—yet both are under pressure. Every action counts, even the ones we take for granted—like choosing what’s on our plate. Did you know that if everyone in Germany switched to ChoViva, we could save up to 161kg of CO2 per person per year, 18x the size of New York City? Watch the video below to discover how ChoViva can make a difference.  Less deforestation. Less water consumption. Same great taste. 🍫🌎 #WorldWaterDay #InternationalDayOfForests #ChoViva #ForOurPlanet

🇬🇧 First product with ChoViva in the UK 🐣 Mini eggs, big impact! We’re excited to introduce the Dairyfine Peanut Butter Mini Eggs – the first product with ChoViva in the UK market, now available for Easter as an own-label product at Aldi UK. 🥚 Reduced raw material carbon emissions, compared to average milk chocolate (Learn more here: www.choviva.com/Co2) 🌻 Made with sunflower seeds instead of cocoa Have you already tasted it? Let us know what you think! #EasterJustGotBetter #MiniEggsBigImpact #ChoViva #Expansion #ForOurPlanet

Easter just got better. 🐣🌱 Better for your business. Better for the planet. For the first time ever, seasonal Easter products are launched with our cocoa-free chocolate alternative ChoViva. And that's not all - we're making our debut in various supermarkets in the UK and France! 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪 🚀 8 products in France 🚀 2 in Germany 🚀 1 in the UK Which products? Which partners? Stay tuned! 👀 But one thing is for sure: This Easter, sustainability meets indulgence. And your business benefits, too. #ChoViva #EasterJustGotBetter #Expansion #ForOurPlanet

Celebrating International Women’s Day 🎉 We believe that true empowerment is about changing structures, not just supporting individuals. With 50% women in our management team and 44,9% across the company, we are committed to creating an environment where women thrive in leadership and tech. Here’s what Female Empowerment means to three of our inspiring colleagues: 👩🔬 Anna-Lena Krug, Lead Product Development – “Female empowerment means to me courageously exploring new paths, inspiring other women and supporting each other.” 📢 Ute Schellenberg (Gräf), Head of Marketing & PR – “Women can achieve great things when they support each other instead of seeing each other as competition. True strength comes from fostering growth and encouraging one another.” 💡 Dr. Sara Marquart, Co-Founder & CTO – “For me, empowerment is about breaking down barriers that hold women back in leadership and tech. It’s not about being louder – it’s about being effective.” We are committed to building a future where talent, not bias, defines success. Here’s to strong women, bold leadership, and lasting change. 💜 #InternationalWomensDay #FemaleEmpowerment #Leadership #WomenInTech #PlanetAFoods

What does your company do when its headquarters are in Munich? ❄️⛷️ That’s right – we take full advantage of the mountains! 🏔️☀️ Our team had an amazing ski day, filled with action, fun, and great team spirit. Away from meetings and emails, we hit the slopes together, enjoyed some well-earned breaks at a mountain hut, and simply cleared our minds. Experiences like these don’t just create great memories—they also strengthen our company culture: teamwork, energy, and just having a great time together. Thank you to everyone for joining and to Silke Gehrke for the fantastic organisation. Who else is already looking forward to the next company trip? 🎿🚀 #TeamSpirit #CompanyCulture #SkiDay #MunichLife