LONDON – 22 August, 2023 – WNWN Food Labs, the first to bring cocoa-free chocolate to market, today announced it has collected two more awards for its sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional chocolate. 

WNWN was named Plant-Based Chocolate Product of the Year by Mindful Awards, an independent recognition platform for CPG companies and products that are transparent, fair, natural, organic, sustainable, healthy and delicious. More than 1,800 nominations were submitted for this year’s awards from all over the world. 

Separately, WNWN was awarded Most Sustainable Company in the Confectionery Industry by World Finance Magazine, which provides coverage of international business and the global economy for finance professionals, corporate and private investors. The annual awards program analyses companies based on how they innovate to deliver greener products and services.

“While these awards represent very different communities—conscious consumers looking for a more ethical treat and financial professionals looking at a company’s ESG goals—it’s safe to say both appreciate chocolate,” said WNWN CEO Ahrum Pak. “It is significant to be recognized as a leader in the broader chocolate and confection categories, beyond the ‘alt-choc’ niche within food technology.” 

WNWN employs a proprietary fermentation process to transform widely available plant-based ingredients like cereals and legumes to create cocoa-free choc that tastes, melts, snaps and bakes just like conventional chocolate. It is vegan, caffeine-free, gluten-free, palm oil-free, and lower in sugar than comparable products. 

According to an internal lifecycle analysis WNWN’s dark choc emits 80-90% less greenhouse gases than conventional chocolate, and does not contribute to deforestation, habitat destruction, and unfair labour practices like the conventional chocolate supply chain. Cocoa crops are also highly vulnerable due to climate change, including rising temperatures and reduced rainfall, which has led experts to predict chocolate shortages in the coming years as well as higher prices.

 

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About WNWN Food Labs (WNWN)

WNWN, a UK food tech startup addressing critical problems in food supply chains, creates a win-win situation for consumers, workers, producers, and the planet. The London-based food tech company uses fermentation to transform plant-based whole foods and unloved ingredients into delicious, sustainable foods. For more information visit www.wnwnfoodlabs.com.