California Cultured

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Scientists in a futuristic lab examining glowing cocoa beans, with holographic displays showing molecular structures and growth charts.

Plant-Based Food Innovation: Emerging Brands & 2026 Outlook

California Cultured has developed a cell-based cocoa powder with a flavanol content roughly 20 times higher than conventional cocoa, indicating a new frontier in plant-based ingredient innovation.

Camila Roque·April 12, 2026