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Wafer rolls “Neujährchen” | Recipe

18 December 2025

At the turn of the year, we wish all chocolate fans all the best with this traditional German filled New Year's pastry.
VIVANI Whole Cocoa Fruit - die erste Bioschokolade, die die ganze Kakaofrucht nutzt. Zuckerfrei: Gesüßt mit dem getrockneten Fruchtfleisch des Kakaos.

Innovation: Chocolate from the cocoa fruit

16 December 2025

The new VIVANI innovation ‘Whole Cocoa Fruit’ uses the pulp of the cocoa fruit, which would otherwise be discarded, as a natural sweetener, creating a purist, resource-saving organic chocolate with a fruity, tart note – without any added sugar.
Weihnachtliches Linzer Auge mit Schokoladenfüllung und Erdnüssen.

Christmas “Linzer Augen” | Recipe

4 December 2025

Our "Linzer Augen" cookies, filled with fine organic chocolate and peanut butter, are a great alternative to traditional Christmas cookies.
Vanillekipferl mit geschmolzener Vollmilchschokolade und aufgestreuten, gehackten Pistazien.

Chocolate pistachio “Vanillekipferl” | Recipe

4 December 2025

A delicious variation on the Austrian Christmas biscuit ‘Vanillekipferl’ with high-quality organic milk chocolate and chopped pistachios sprinkled on top.
Schokolierte Lebkuchen am Stiel mit goldenem Streuseldekor.

Gingerbread
on a stick | Recipe

3 December 2025

Giving lollipops as Christmas gifts? Our chocolate gingerbread lollipops are a sweet gift idea for all DIY fans.
Festliche Torte mit mehreren Schichten, Schokoladencreme, Sahne und Dekorationen in weihnachtlichem Tischambiente.

Cappuccino cake | Recipe

21 November 2025

Our cappuccino cake with high-quality organic chocolate is perfect as a festive Christmas cake and when guests come to visit.
Zimtsternküchlein mit weißer Schokoladenglasur auf einem Teller mit Zimtstangen und weißen Schokoladenstückchen.

Mini cinnamon star cakes | Recipe

21 November 2025

Not in the mood for Christmas cookies or lavish cakes? These little cinnamon star cakes with white chocolate are a delicious alternative.
Ein Glas Schoko-Spekulatius-Aufstrich mit Schokoladenstückchen, Gewürzspekulatius und Weihnachtsdekoration.

Chocolate speculoos spread | Recipe

14 November 2025

Homemade Christmas gifts are very popular. Would you like to sweeten the (pre-)Christmas season for your relatives and friends with a jar of chocolate speculoos spread?
Kokosmakronen mit Bitterschokolade überzogen.

Chocolate coconut macaroons | Recipe

10 November 2025

Coconut macaroons with chocolate are a classic treat in the run-up to Christmas. Our tip: they taste especially delicious with VIVANI dark nougat chocolate.

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VIVANI Whole Cocoa Fruit - die erste Bioschokolade, die die ganze Kakaofrucht nutzt. Zuckerfrei: Gesüßt mit dem getrockneten Fruchtfleisch des Kakaos.

Innovation: Chocolate from the cocoa fruit

16 December 2025

The new VIVANI innovation ‘Whole Cocoa Fruit’ uses the pulp of the cocoa fruit, which would otherwise be discarded, as a natural sweetener, creating a purist, resource-saving organic chocolate with a fruity, tart note – without any added sugar.

France: Award for Pistacchio bar

7 November 2025

Great joy: At the ‘Les Trophées Naturalia édition 2025’ awards ceremony held by French organic retailer Naturalia, VIVANI's ‘Pistacchio’ chocolate bar was awarded as an example of a successful, trend-conscious product in the French organic retail sector.
Euro coins and an unwrapped bar of chocolate.

Cocoa crisis update: Are cocoa prices falling?

5 November 2025

The cocoa crisis has caused raw material prices to skyrocket. Harvests may be improving again – what does this mean for chocolate prices?
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Recipes

The Chocolate Journal

Wafer rolls “Neujährchen” | Recipe

18 December 2025

At the turn of the year, we wish all chocolate fans all the best with this traditional German filled New Year's pastry.
read more
Weihnachtliches Linzer Auge mit Schokoladenfüllung und Erdnüssen.

Christmas “Linzer Augen” | Recipe

4 December 2025

Our "Linzer Augen" cookies, filled with fine organic chocolate and peanut butter, are a great alternative to traditional Christmas cookies.
Vanillekipferl mit geschmolzener Vollmilchschokolade und aufgestreuten, gehackten Pistazien.

Chocolate pistachio “Vanillekipferl” | Recipe

4 December 2025

A delicious variation on the Austrian Christmas biscuit ‘Vanillekipferl’ with high-quality organic milk chocolate and chopped pistachios sprinkled on top.
Schokolierte Lebkuchen am Stiel mit goldenem Streuseldekor.

Gingerbread
on a stick | Recipe

3 December 2025

Giving lollipops as Christmas gifts? Our chocolate gingerbread lollipops are a sweet gift idea for all DIY fans.
Festliche Torte mit mehreren Schichten, Schokoladencreme, Sahne und Dekorationen in weihnachtlichem Tischambiente.

Cappuccino cake | Recipe

21 November 2025

Our cappuccino cake with high-quality organic chocolate is perfect as a festive Christmas cake and when guests come to visit.
Zimtsternküchlein mit weißer Schokoladenglasur auf einem Teller mit Zimtstangen und weißen Schokoladenstückchen.

Mini cinnamon star cakes | Recipe

21 November 2025

Not in the mood for Christmas cookies or lavish cakes? These little cinnamon star cakes with white chocolate are a delicious alternative.
Ein Glas Schoko-Spekulatius-Aufstrich mit Schokoladenstückchen, Gewürzspekulatius und Weihnachtsdekoration.

Chocolate speculoos spread | Recipe

14 November 2025

Homemade Christmas gifts are very popular. Would you like to sweeten the (pre-)Christmas season for your relatives and friends with a jar of chocolate speculoos spread?
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Chocolate Knowledge

The Chocolate Journal

Wafer rolls “Neujährchen” | Recipe

18 December 2025

At the turn of the year, we wish all chocolate fans all the best with this traditional German filled New Year's pastry.
Euro coins and an unwrapped bar of chocolate.

Cocoa crisis update: Are cocoa prices falling?

5 November 2025

The cocoa crisis has caused raw material prices to skyrocket. Harvests may be improving again – what does this mean for chocolate prices?
More Chocolate Knowledge

Green Life

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Euro coins and an unwrapped bar of chocolate.

Cocoa crisis update: Are cocoa prices falling?

5 November 2025

The cocoa crisis has caused raw material prices to skyrocket. Harvests may be improving again – what does this mean for chocolate prices?
read more
Dattelzucker und Datteln am Zweig.

Dates – a super fruit

24 September 2025

Dates are an energy-rich snack packed with vitamins, fibre and minerals. What else is in this fruit, which is being used for the first time in our new ‘Dark Date Sugar’ chocolate?

Cocoa –
the new gold?

17 May 2024

Why does the price of chocolate keep rising? Read our detailed report to find out and learn about the latest developments in the cocoa industry.
Stark entöltes Kakaopulver

VIVANI’s first
Demeter chocolates

25 September 2023

VIVANI goes Demeter: After more than 20 years of finest organic chocolates, we are now launching our first Demeter-certified bars...

Do bees secure
our chocolate supply?

20 May 2021

Bees are immensely important for our ecosystem. As pollinators, they ensure the maintenance of a healthy flora and are therefore of vital importance to us humans. We ask ourselves whether bees also influence the spread of the cocoa plant. The answer is sheer astounding!
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New vegan chocolate
bars from VIVANI

10 March 2023

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Unfortunately no
current competition …

1 July 2019

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