Why Beanless?
A beanless product replicates the flavor, function, and experience of a traditional crop without the footprint of the original beans.
Supply Chains are Breaking Under Climate Pressure
Traditional crops like cocoa and coffee are increasingly fragile in the face of climate change.
COFFEE: Brazil and Vietnam, two of the largest coffee producers, have seen crop damage from extreme weather, leading to global supply disruptions. In February 2025, wholesale arabica prices doubled to $4.30/lb year-over-year.
COCOA: The global cocoa market is facing its largest supply deficit in decades. In the 2023/24 season, production fell by 13%, driven largely by declines in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, which together produce nearly 60% of the world’s cocoa. Meanwhile, demand continues to rise, creating a 478,000-tonne shortfall. This growing gap has pushed cocoa prices to all-time highs, threatening availability for brands across the value chain.
Price Volatility is the New Normal
With rising demand and shrinking supply, commodity markets are increasingly unpredictable.
COFFEE PRICES: Global disruptions and weather shocks are fueling sharp price increases and adding procurement pressure for roasters and brands.
COCOA PRICES: Cocoa futures have surged past $10,000/tonne on the New York exchange, more than doubling since 2023.
The Environmental Cost is Unsustainable
Commodity cocoa and coffee farming contributes to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions.
COFFEE: Coffee is a land- and water-use-intensive crop, making it vulnerable to shifting weather patterns and resource scarcity.
COCOA: In West Africa, cocoa expansion has been a primary driver of deforestation and encroachment on protected forests.
A SMARTER, SCALABLE ALTERNATIVE
Beanless cocoa and coffee provides a more reliable path forward by reducing exposure to crop volatility and building ingredients designed for consistency, scalability, and long-term stability.
Reduced reliance on climate-sensitive crops
Resilient supply chains with fewer disruptions and greater predictability
Controlled, consistent production through innovation
Lower carbon, water, and land footprints
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