Winners / 2026

NextCoa™

By: Cargill
Gold

Master Category:

Award Category: Water, Food & Agriculture

Award Sub-Category: Consumer Food Innovations

Developed through a strategic partnership between Cargill and food tech pioneer Voyage Foods, NextCoa™ offers a breakthrough confectionery alternative to chocolate made from revalorized grape and sunflower seeds. NextCoa™ addresses growing consumer demand for more sustainable, cost-effective indulgence at scale that doesn’t compromise on taste. 

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