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Bananenbrot in einer Kastenform mit einem Strunk Bananen und Schokostückchen auf einer Tischdecke.

Chocolate banana
bread | Recipe

12 February 2026

This recipe for low-sugar chocolate banana bread contains coffee as well as sugar-free chocolate. This energy-rich snack is suitable for all occasions and is easy to make.

German Donuts “Berliner” | Recipe

11 February 2026

The "Berliner" donuts are a traditional part of the German carnival celebrations. This luxury version is garnished with either a flambéed meringue topping or two types of chocolate.
A Lava Cake filled with liquid chocolate and topped with raspberries is sprinkled with icing sugar.

Lava Cakes | Recipe

19 July 2018

Let the chocolate volcano explode! Seductive lava cakes with liquid filling today with us…

Chocolate Chili French Toasts | Recipe

4 February 2026

These Chocolate Chili French Toasts are a simple and quick recipe for a warm weekend breakfast. The alternative sweetener maple syrup and chilli chocolate give this dish exciting flavours.
Ein Glas heiße Schokolade mit Marshmallows und Soja-Karamellsauce.

Hot chocolate with soy caramel sauce | Recipe

26 January 2026

This recipe offers a change from classic hot chocolate, combining the warming drink with aromatic soy caramel sauce to create an exciting flavour combination.

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16 January 2026

Baumkuchen mit Bitterschokoladenglasur und weißer Schokoladendekoration.

German Tree Cake | Recipe

15 January 2026

"Baumkuchen" is an elaborate German cake, but with the right technique, it can also be made at home in an oven with a grill function.

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.

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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

Bananenbrot in einer Kastenform mit einem Strunk Bananen und Schokostückchen auf einer Tischdecke.

Chocolate banana
bread | Recipe

12 February 2026

This recipe for low-sugar chocolate banana bread contains coffee as well as sugar-free chocolate. This energy-rich snack is suitable for all occasions and is easy to make.
read more

German Donuts “Berliner” | Recipe

11 February 2026

The "Berliner" donuts are a traditional part of the German carnival celebrations. This luxury version is garnished with either a flambéed meringue topping or two types of chocolate.
A Lava Cake filled with liquid chocolate and topped with raspberries is sprinkled with icing sugar.

Lava Cakes | Recipe

19 July 2018

Let the chocolate volcano explode! Seductive lava cakes with liquid filling today with us…

Chocolate Chili French Toasts | Recipe

4 February 2026

These Chocolate Chili French Toasts are a simple and quick recipe for a warm weekend breakfast. The alternative sweetener maple syrup and chilli chocolate give this dish exciting flavours.
Ein Glas heiße Schokolade mit Marshmallows und Soja-Karamellsauce.

Hot chocolate with soy caramel sauce | Recipe

26 January 2026

This recipe offers a change from classic hot chocolate, combining the warming drink with aromatic soy caramel sauce to create an exciting flavour combination.
Baumkuchen mit Bitterschokoladenglasur und weißer Schokoladendekoration.

German Tree Cake | Recipe

15 January 2026

"Baumkuchen" is an elaborate German cake, but with the right technique, it can also be made at home in an oven with a grill function.

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.
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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.
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

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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?
Kakaokrise: Seit 2024 steigt der Kakaopreis drastisch, was die Preise für Schokolade in die Höhe treibt.

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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