# Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternatives
Cargill and Voyage Foods Will Bring NextCoa to North America

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-05-12 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextcoa
References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/115708-cargill-voyage-foods-release-cocoa-free-alternative) & [cargill](https://www.cargill.com/food-bev/na/confectionery-alternative-to-chocolate)

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The NextCoa cocoa-free chocolate alternative will make its debut in North America thanks to a partnership between Cargill and Voyage Foods with a launch in the US market to start.

The partnership will see the confectionery alternative with its plant-based recipe being launched for brands to utilize in their formulations to help improve overall cost stability as well as availability. The product also maintains a free-from formulation with no major allergens including dairy, soy, peanuts and tree nuts to work seamlessly for a variety of applications.

Vice President and Managing Director of Cocoa and Chocolate for Cargill Food North America Kojo Amoo-Gottfried commented on the NextCoa cocoa-free chocolate alternative saying, "The NextCoa line is about expanding choice, not replacing chocolate but redefining what’s possible. It unlocks a new way for manufacturers to create the flavors and indulgent experiences people love while building resilience into the food system.”

Image Credit: Voyage Foods