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Global cocoa supplier OFI (Olam Food Ingredients) will launch a new range of single-origin cocoa liquors at ISM Cologne 2026, designed to deliver artisan-level flavour precision at an industrial scale, addressing a major challenge for premium chocolate manufacturers.
The range, featuring liquors from the Dominican Republic, Uganda and Papua New Guinea, combines craft-inspired batch roasting with tailored fermentation and advanced sensory mapping.
According to the company, this approach allows chocolate makers to replicate complex, origin-led flavours consistently across large-scale production.
“The challenge for chocolate manufacturers is producing true craft-quality flavour without compromising consistency,” said Simon Brayn Smith, global head of cocoa liquor at OFI. “Our new range bridges that gap, bringing the depth and nuance of single-origin cocoa to industrial processes.”
Premium confectionery, already valued at over $31 billion globally, is projected to more than double to $68 billion by 2033, driven by consumer demand for richer and more complex flavour experiences, according to M2 Square Consultancy.
OFI’s new liquors target this market, offering industrial-scale reliability without sacrificing the sensory qualities that define fine-flavour chocolate.
The launch also highlights OFI’s strategic focus on origin-led cocoa sourcing, with the company leveraging its global origination network and scientific flavour mapping to select beans with distinct terroir profiles.
The liquors are intended for broad application across chocolate and ingredient categories, enabling manufacturers to differentiate products in an increasingly competitive premium segment.
The launch underlines a wider trend in the chocolate industry: combining craft techniques with industrial capabilities to meet growing consumer demand for premium, traceable and origin-specific chocolate, while maintaining scalable, cost-effective production.