Greencovery Raises €1 Million to Advance Cocoa Upcycling
Greencovery, a Dutch company based in Zaandam, North Holland, has successfully secured €1 million in funding. The funding round, held on September 15, 2026, was led by ROM InWest with participation from Brightlands Venture Partners (BVP). Greencovery specializes in transforming food industry side-streams into sustainable ingredients, focusing on zero-waste innovation.
Company Vision and Technology
Greencovery, under the leadership of Managing Director and Founder Carlos Cabrera, is committed to reducing waste in the food industry by converting by-products into valuable ingredients. The company has developed technologies to upcycle cocoa side-streams into various useful components such as cocoa fiber, cocoa extract, and cocoa soluble fiber. These ingredients provide alternatives for food companies, especially when cocoa prices fluctuate, while catering to the demand for clean-label and natural products.
Strategic Use of Funds
The €1 million funding will be directed towards scaling Greencovery's cocoa upcycling technology. The company aims to expand its production capacity to 1,000 tonnes, meeting the growing market demand for natural and lower-sugar food products. "We have proven our separation technology across coffee, oil press cakes, and nuts, but cocoa is where we are reaching commercial scale," said Cabrera.
Investment Details
ROM InWest took the lead in this funding round, with existing investor Brightlands Venture Partners also participating. The investment will enable Greencovery to enhance its production capabilities and explore further opportunities in the food industry.
Future Prospects
With this new funding, Greencovery is poised to strengthen its position in the food tech industry by providing innovative solutions that align with the increasing demand for sustainable food production. The company's next steps involve working closely with strategic partners to achieve its production goals and continue its mission of zero-waste innovation.
By advancing its cocoa upcycling operations, Greencovery is not only benefiting from economic opportunities but also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing food waste.