New alternatives for endangered ingredients

Imagine a future without chocolate—sounds terrible, right? Because climate change threatens ingredients like cocoa, we’re developing delicious alternatives so future generations can keep indulging.

We are Planet A Foods, the people behind ChoViva

Supply chains are under pressure and ingredients like cocoa are becoming increasingly endangered. Our goal is to rethink how ingredients are made, giving manufacturers and consumers real alternatives before key crops become under pressure.

And we're starting with chocolate. With ChoViva, we want to secure the chocolate of tomorrow—delivering the same delicious taste without relying on endangered resources.

We’re on a mission to build innovative food alternatives using cutting-edge technology—protecting endangered ingredients and securing great taste for generations to come.

A good idea is unstoppable

03/2021Founding of Planet A Foods
05/2021Development of first test-recipes
03/2022Munich, Germany: opening of office & development centre on 2000 qm
Q2/2022Market test-launch with first product samples
11/2022First manufacturing cooperation: production of several hundred tons of ChoViva
04/2023Pilsen, Czech Republic: initial commission of IFS-certified production site
05/2023First product line available at Confiserie Seidl
08/2023Change from project to brand name: “NoCoa” becomes “ChoViva“
09/2023Market launch of ChoViva
01/2024Planet A Foods closes $15.4 Mio Series A financing round
02/2024REWE launches 9 private label products with ChoViva
06/2024ChoViva now available as Lieblingsgast in Deutsche Bahn
12/2024Planet A Foods closes $30 Mio. Series B financing round
03/2025ChoViva launches easter products across 3 countries
06/2025Planet A Foods is finalist at Deutscher Gründerpreis
09/2025ChoViva now available outside of Europe in Japan
11/2025Planet A Foods enters commercial partnership with Barry Callebaut
12/2025ChoViva now available in more than 70 products in 10 countries

Our Vision: Food for tomorrow

Planet A Foods was founded in 2021 by the chocolate siblings Sara und Maximilian Marquart.

Dr. Sara Marquart

Sara is an experienced food technologist and determined to unveil the secret of the perfect indulgence. She is a specialist in the field of biotechnology and loves the fascinating interplay of taste and aroma.

Dr. Maximilian Marquart

Max is an accomplished engineer and successful multi-entrepreneur. He has extensive experience in the B2B-sector, particularly in sales management and corporate development.

The Team

We are a group of passionate food technologists, supply chain and manufacturing experts, and marketeers who want to keep enjoying the delicious side of life. Together we can achieve much more than we think - we just have to take the first step. Ready to join in?

The Team