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We’ve taken our sustainability efforts to the next level Discover what real commitment to sustainability can do. Dairy Tracks 2025, our comprehensive and in-depth impact report, is now live. View clear evidence of how our sustainability actions are driving genuine progress across decarbonization, on-farm emissions, energy production and traceability. Explore the report to see how our work is creating meaningful progress and helping our partners communicate impact with confidence across the supply chain: https://lnkd.in/euaviVTA

Whether you’re developing ready-to-drink chocolate milk, plant-based beverages, or indulgent dairy shakes, deZaan cocoa powders help you deliver premium results every time.   Learn more about cocoa ingredients in beverages at our upcoming deZaan cocoa academy event > https://bit.ly/3RLlQe4 The real challenge with instant cocoa beverages is delivering a smooth, rich chocolate profile without clumping. That’s why manufacturers choose deZaan lecithinated cocoa powders. Each particle is coated with non-GMO rapeseed lecithin for rapid wetting, instant dispersion, and consistent mouthfeel, without compromising flavour or colour. Request a sample to experience the difference > https://lnkd.in/eCRb-2-Y

Formulating chocolate high protein or plant based products? Your cocoa powder choice can make - or break - the result.   From masking protein off notes to improving mouthfeel and delivering consistent color, cocoa is more than flavor - it’s a functional ingredient.   What works best for plant-based? • Oat & soy: Medium to dark alkalized cocoa for depth, color, and roundness • Pea & hemp: Red alkalized cocoa to mask earthy notes and enhance visual appeal • Almond, cashew, coconut: Natural or light alkalized cocoa for subtle, clean chocolate notes enhancing naturally pleasant nut bases   High fat cocoa powders add creaminess where plant bases fall short, while alkalization helps balance pH, flavor, and stability. View our portfolio of high fat cocoa powders here: https://lnkd.in/et6EUWDG   ✅ Practical tip: Always trial cocoa in the actual beverage matrix. pH, fat content, and stabilizers will influence both flavor release and color intensity.   When cocoa selection is aligned with your base, you get cleaner labels, better taste, and fewer reformulations – without compromises.   👉 Want to get it right from the start?   Reach out to the deZaan team to explore cocoa powders designed to support high protein and plant based beverage innovation with technical expertise behind every recommendation or request samples online https://lnkd.in/e97PJsjv #Food #BeverageInnovation #PlantBased #ProteinDrinks #CocoaExpertise #deZaanCocoa

Our team recently joined the JDE Peet’s Common Grounds Farmers Program Africa Summit in Kampala. It was a great opportunity to exchange lessons learned and explore what future collaboration can look like across Africa’s #coffee landscapes. We’re also proud to have received an award recognizing our long-standing partnership with this much-loved coffee brand and our shared focus on sustainability outcomes that are practical, impactful, and scalable. Thanks for having us JDE Peet's! #sustainability #supplychain https://shorturl.at/lGPtI

Fine flavor requires more than inspiration. It requires certainty. For premium chocolate confectionery, the real challenge is not just creating a distinctive flavor profile but protecting it through qualification, scale‑up, and sourcing volatility, which the cocoa market has experienced over the last few years.   deZaan Distinct Cocoa Liquors range is crafted to bridge that gap: - single‑origin character developed with bean‑to‑bar precision, - engineered for industrial performance, - and supported by reliable, scalable supply from origin to delivery. Request a sample > https://bit.ly/4c5u7RS   Because when your product depends on a specific cocoa liquor profile, supply continuity becomes part of the formulation and part of the brand promise.   Planning premium chocolate confectionery launches for 2027? Now is the time to sample and technically qualify your cocoa liquor while also securing supply early so flavor integrity and launch timelines stay protected. #deZaancocoa #chocolate #foodingredients #ingredientssupplier #cocoa

🌍 Celebrating #EarthDay with an award win for sustainability tech 🌍 ofi's Track & Trace digital compliance and traceability platform has been recognised at the Singapore Business Review Awards. This recognition underscores the impact of embedding digital traceability into our global operating model. Track & Trace gives end‑to‑end visibility across our cocoa and coffee supply chains - from farm plots to our customers’ doors - helping us and our partners demonstrate compliance with evolving regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), strengthen data quality, and promote responsible supply chain management. 🔗 Learn more about our approach to supply chain excellence: https://lnkd.in/ey4_xjrA #SolutionsInFocus #Traceability #Sustainability #EUDR

As FAO marks #YearoftheWomanFarmer, ofi's Global Head of Partnerships Tracey Duffey draws on our collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to share 5 practical lessons for empowering women farmers at scale: https://lnkd.in/eHx4YXW8 #Inclusion #Bethechange #Sustainability #IYWF

Learn about how the pH level of cocoa powder changes its capacity to absorb water, and therefore the texture of the final product 👇 Swipe to see in the difference in application and request a deZaan cocoa sample > Natural cocoa powder (low pH) absorbs less moisture = stickier dough Dutched high-alkalized cocoa powder (high pH) absorbs more moisture = drier dough #dezaan #cocoa #foodscience #foodtechnology #foodtech

We’re strengthening our long‑standing partnership with Mars with our latest cocoa collaboration in Ecuador.🍫 Together, we’re implementing agroforestry, biochar and other low‑carbon practices to help cut emissions, boost productivity, and build more resilient livelihoods for #cocoa farmers and their communities. 🌱 This partnership brings together shared ambition, science‑based targets and on‑the‑ground actions to help drive meaningful progress towards a #netzero cocoa supply chain. We’re proud to partner for change alongside customers like Mars to turn bold climate goals into real impact. #ClimateAction #ChoicesforChange

We’re excited to be at Food & Drink Expo 2026 with our long-term partner Henley Bridge 🎉 📍 Stand L120 📅 13–15 April 📌 NEC Birmingham   Visit Henley Bridge stand to explore our deZaan small pack range and discover cocoa ingredients designed for professionals - https://lnkd.in/ehRD85ag   Crafted by engineers. Trusted by artisans and chefs.   deZaan cocoa ingredients are developed through close collaboration with R&D experts and culinary professionals bringing reliability, precision, and creative flexibility to every application.   Because great cocoa should support your craft, not limit it.   From concept to creation, deZaan is your partner in cocoa excellence.   #cocoaingredients #foodanddrinkexpo #finefooduk #bakeryprofessionals