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Revalorization of cacao food waste

Transforming overlooked parts of the cacao fruit into high-quality ingredients and consumer products for the European market.

2025
2026

Large parts of the cacao fruit are traditionally left unused or discarded. We change that by revalorizing these overlooked streams into high-quality ingredients and consumer products designed for the European market.

By processing close to the source, we preserve quality, reduce waste, and create products that meet European standards for safety, taste, and functionality. From there, we develop applications that fit seamlessly into existing food systems, while introducing new, sustainable cacao-based alternatives.

This approach does more than create new products. It adds value across the supply chain, strengthens local processing, and contributes to more resilient and future-proof cacao systems, without increasing pressure on land or farmers.

Project lead

Picture 2 EIT profile Linda Klunder

Co-funder at Kumasi Drinks

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SAVOR

2025 > 2027
project External EIT Food Project
This project is a European collaboration funded by Erasmus+ that aims to strengthen the connection between agriculture, gastronomy and sustainability through education and digital innovation.
project Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
By rethinking how proteins are produced and processed, we aim to:🌿 Reduce environmental impact♻️ Create economic value from food waste and side streams💪 Expand protein diversity for sustainable food systems

READJUST

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