The chocolate maker will use the startup's technology to improve nutritional profiles and unlock new innovation amid volatile commodity prices.
What happened
Barry Callebaut, one of the world's largest chocolate manufacturers, will use NotCo's artificial intelligence platform to create new recipes and unlock "the next generation of chocolate."
The partnership will integrate Barry Callebaut's ingredients data and manufacturing capabilities with the Chilean startup's platform to create "an end-to-end AI innovation hub."
Why it matters
Barry Callebaut said it aims to speed up the innovation process to allow the chocolate maker to more effectively tap into health and wellness trends through new formulations and the exploration of functional ingredients.
Volatile cocoa prices and changing consumer preferences have more chocolate makers relying on technology to accelerate innovation and keep up with evolving trends.
Chocolate prices are 30% higher than in early 2024, according to Nielsen data. Barry Callebaut executives said earlier this month that climate challenges will continue to affect prices in the long run.
This news brief is based on reporting published by Food Dive on 2025-11-20. The original report is linked below.
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