Event date: 10-01-2025
Event Time: 11:30 AM
Venue:Zoom
Join us this October for Cocoa Futures, a virtual event series exploring the technologies, values, and evolving consumer behaviors shaping the future of chocolate.
Branchfood is partnering with Business Location Switzerland to bring you this three-part webinar series.
Cocoa Futures is your chance to hear from the changemakers and visionaries shaping the next generation of chocolate. Whether you’re creating, investing in, or sourcing the future of food, you won’t want to miss this. Reserve your spot today!
Session 1: The Next Wave of Chocolate Innovation – October 1, 2025
This session explores the cutting edge of chocolate innovation, where tradition meets transformation. From precision fermentation and alternative fats to flavor enhancement, personalization, and AI-assisted formulation, this conversation will showcase the technologies and trailblazers reimagining how chocolate is made, sourced, and experienced.
As the chocolate industry faces pressure to adapt to climate realities, cost volatility, and shifting consumer expectations, novel ingredients and tech-forward production models offer exciting paths forward. Learn how startups, R&D leaders, and legacy brands are leveraging science and innovation to create the next generation of chocolate products.
Key Topics Include:
Novel cocoa alternatives and synthetic biology breakthroughs
Clean label and functional ingredient trends
The role of AI in recipe development and sensory optimization
Packaging, shelf-life, and tech-enabled traceability
Who Should Attend: R&D teams, food technologists, startup founders, investors, brand managers, and anyone tracking the next wave of food innovation.
