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Koa has raised $15M in Series B funding to expand its upcycled cacao production and tackle the West African cocoa sector's climate footprint.

Upcycled cocoa fruit waste sweetens deals in confectionery, bakery and beverage Start-up Koa is repurposing the pulp and juice of the cocoa fruit for food and drink manufacturers. By bringing a ‘previously unknown’ taste to the European market, the Swiss-Ghanaian operation says it is ‘opening up new possibilities’ for food and beverage, as well as for gastronomy. However, Koa is also focusing on making social impact at the source: in reducing food waste, the start-up is providing cocoa ...