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Cotton Sponge Cake mit Weiße-Schokolade-Matcha-Sauce und Himbeeren von VIVANI Bio-Schokolade.

Cotton Sponge
Cake | Recipe

25 June 2026

This Asian cotton sponge cake is transformed into a summery treat with a matcha and white chocolate sauce.
Mehrere Dessertgläser geschichtet mit Schokoladenmousse, frischen Mangostückchen und Schokoladendekoration.

Crystal sugar-free chocolate mousse | Recipe

18 June 2026

This creamy chocolate mousse, made with silken tofu, is free from granulated sugar and vegan. Dates and fresh mango add a subtle, natural sweetness to the dessert.
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches mit Vollmilchschokoladenüberzug.

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches | Recipe

11 June 2026

This simple recipe for ice cream cookie sandwiches is perfect for summer, easy to make and ideal for preparing in advance. It consists of homemade hazelnut ice cream, freshly baked biscuits and a chocolate coating.
Schokolade mit Salz ist eine beliebte Kombination. Durch den Einsatz von hochwertigen Gourmetsalzen entstehen neue, tiefgründige und komplexe Geschmackserlebnisse in Schokolade.

Why salt in chocolate?

5 June 2026

Salt is known for its ability to balance and enhance flavours in chocolate. Gourmet salts, in particular, can enrich and refine chocolate recipes.

Strawberry Chocolate Tiramisu | Recipe

27 May 2026

This simple chocolate and strawberry tiramisu contains fresh fruit and white chocolate. It is layered in a tin the day before and contains neither alcohol nor caffeine.
Ein Dessert aus weißer Schoko-Pistaziencreme, angerichtet mit Erdbeeren und grünem Pistazienmus.

White Chocolate and Pistachio Cream | Recipe

18 May 2026

This early summer dessert with white chocolate and pistachio cream is particularly delicious served with a fruity strawberry ragout. It’s very easy to prepare and is perfect for special occasions.
Schokoladen-Grießkuchen mit essbaren Rosenblütenblättern von VIVANI.

Chocolate Semolina Cake | Recipe

13 May 2026

This simple recipe for semolina cake is transformed into something truly special with the addition of rose water, edible flowers and a creamy ganache made with dark cooking chocolate.

Rhubarb and Strawberry Rolls | Recipe

7 May 2026

This recipe for light and fluffy yeast rolls combines the tart notes of rhubarb with the sweet flavours of fresh strawberries to create a truly special taste experience. White chocolate adds a touch of indulgence and balances out the tartness of the fruit.
Der Kuchen

Torta Tenerina With Rose Water | Recipe

7 May 2026

This gluten-free Torta Tenerina is a rich chocolate cake made with dark chocolate and rose water. The cake has a particularly creamy texture and a crispy crust.

Vivani World

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Vivani präsentiert 2026 sechs Neuheiten an Bioschokolade, darunter die neuen Cremosini Espresso.

Dates, drops and
la dolce vita

26 February 2026

Alternative sweeteners and exquisite moments of pleasure – these are our new products for 2026.

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

Cotton Sponge Cake mit Weiße-Schokolade-Matcha-Sauce und Himbeeren von VIVANI Bio-Schokolade.

Cotton Sponge
Cake | Recipe

25 June 2026

This Asian cotton sponge cake is transformed into a summery treat with a matcha and white chocolate sauce.
read more
Mehrere Dessertgläser geschichtet mit Schokoladenmousse, frischen Mangostückchen und Schokoladendekoration.

Crystal sugar-free chocolate mousse | Recipe

18 June 2026

This creamy chocolate mousse, made with silken tofu, is free from granulated sugar and vegan. Dates and fresh mango add a subtle, natural sweetness to the dessert.
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches mit Vollmilchschokoladenüberzug.

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches | Recipe

11 June 2026

This simple recipe for ice cream cookie sandwiches is perfect for summer, easy to make and ideal for preparing in advance. It consists of homemade hazelnut ice cream, freshly baked biscuits and a chocolate coating.

Strawberry Chocolate Tiramisu | Recipe

27 May 2026

This simple chocolate and strawberry tiramisu contains fresh fruit and white chocolate. It is layered in a tin the day before and contains neither alcohol nor caffeine.
Ein Dessert aus weißer Schoko-Pistaziencreme, angerichtet mit Erdbeeren und grünem Pistazienmus.

White Chocolate and Pistachio Cream | Recipe

18 May 2026

This early summer dessert with white chocolate and pistachio cream is particularly delicious served with a fruity strawberry ragout. It’s very easy to prepare and is perfect for special occasions.
Schokoladen-Grießkuchen mit essbaren Rosenblütenblättern von VIVANI.

Chocolate Semolina Cake | Recipe

13 May 2026

This simple recipe for semolina cake is transformed into something truly special with the addition of rose water, edible flowers and a creamy ganache made with dark cooking chocolate.

Rhubarb and Strawberry Rolls | Recipe

7 May 2026

This recipe for light and fluffy yeast rolls combines the tart notes of rhubarb with the sweet flavours of fresh strawberries to create a truly special taste experience. White chocolate adds a touch of indulgence and balances out the tartness of the fruit.
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Chocolate Knowledge

The Chocolate Journal

Schokolade mit Salz ist eine beliebte Kombination. Durch den Einsatz von hochwertigen Gourmetsalzen entstehen neue, tiefgründige und komplexe Geschmackserlebnisse in Schokolade.

Why salt in chocolate?

5 June 2026

Salt is known for its ability to balance and enhance flavours in chocolate. Gourmet salts, in particular, can enrich and refine chocolate recipes.

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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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?
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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