Folkestone, UK. September 25th 2025 – Vegan Chocolat, the business-to-business division of Plamil Foods, has confirmed the launch of Coffee Bean Confectionery Chips, a new ingredient created for the professional food sector. The development is aimed at bakeries, dessert and snack manufacturers, food service operators, catering businesses, and pâtissiers who are seeking a reliable way to incorporate authentic coffee flavour into their products.
The new chips are distinct from traditional coffee confectionery. Instead of relying on synthetic additives or liquid essences, they are produced directly from real coffee beans, using a process similar to chocolate making.
This method allows the natural characteristics of coffee to be retained, giving the chips a smooth, creamy texture combined with the recognisable depth of roasted coffee. The outcome is a chocolate-like ingredient that delivers consistency and authenticity across a wide variety of applications.
Professionals in the food industry can use the chips in multiple ways, whether as an inclusion in baked goods, a decorative drizzle for pastries, a coating for confectionery, or as a flavour base for desserts.
Their versatility allows chefs and manufacturers to simplify recipes by removing artificial flavourings and replacing them with a single, all-in-one ingredient that is both functional and flavourful.
The chips are also designed to meet modern dietary and manufacturing needs. They are free from major allergens, suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and produced at Plamil’s BRCGS-certified UK facility, which operates under strict standards of food safety and quality. By ensuring a nut-free and dairy-free environment, the company provides reassurance for professionals catering to customers with specific dietary requirements.
This launch also reflects broader trends in the food sector. Demand for transparency and clean label products continues to grow, with both businesses and consumers seeking ingredients that avoid artificial additives.
Vegan Chocolat’s Coffee Bean Confectionery Chips align with this movement by offering a product that is natural, ethically sourced, and manufactured in the UK with a focus on sustainability.
Adrian Ling, Managing Director of Plamil Foods, said: “Coffee is one of the most recognisable and loved flavours worldwide. By creating a chip made with real coffee beans, we are giving professionals a practical way to use real coffee in their products, without compromise. This innovation combines authenticity with ease of use, which we believe will benefit businesses across the food industry.”
Pricing & Formats
Coffee Bean Confectionery Chips are available in two bulk formats:
- 1 kg bags – £19.68 per kg (standard trade rate)
- 7.5 kg bulk packs – £106.38
Quantity discounts are offered at 5% (2–4 cases), 9% (5–9 cases), and 12% (10+ cases).
Special Launch Offer
To mark the launch, Vegan Chocolat is providing a 20% discount on both formats for a limited period. All orders placed within mainland UK qualify for free shipping.
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