What is Foreverland’s cocoa-free chocolate Choruba? Key summary
- Foreverland opens new production site for cocoa-free chocolate Choruba
- Choruba made from carob, pumpkin seeds and chickpeas grown locally
- New facility enables 500 tonnes annual output and industrial client trials
- Dedicated fermentation room supports flexible R&D and process validation
- Expansion plans include France and Nordics amid cocoa market instability
Cocoa-free chocolate manufacturer, Foreverland, has taken a major step towards global scalability, with the opening of its new production facility in Puglia, Italy.
Set to produce over 500 tonnes of Choruba - the Italian producer’s alternative to cocoa-based chocolate - it marks a significant step in Foreverland’s growth strategy.
A dedicated pilot fermentation room sits alongside the facility, allowing for testing and refining.
“The launch of our Puglia facility marks the moment Foreverland moves from pilot projects to full-scale production,” says Massimo Sabatini, co-founder and CEO of Foreverland.
Foreverland’s cocoa-free chocolate Choruba, is made from resilient Mediterranean crops, such as carob, pumpkin seeds and chickpeas.
“By reducing reliance on cocoa, Choruba helps manufacturers navigate a market facing record price volatility, supply shortages and climate pressures,” said a spokesperson for the company.
Looking ahead, Foreverland is in discussions to expand into France and the Nordics, building on its existing presence in Italy and Germany.
