Premium fine flavour at scale today takes a new step forward as ofi (olam food ingredients), a global provider of naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, launches a new range of three, distinct, single origin cocoa liquors as part of its premium cocoa brand deZaan.
With global demand for premium chocolate products surging, consumers are seeking richer, more complex flavour experiences. The global premium chocolate market size was estimated at USD 32.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 40.60 billion by 2030.
Research shows that consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for products that offer superior ingredients, craftsmanship, and unique flavors, seeking chocolate
experiences that satisfy their sensory and emotional needs[2].
Yet to date, manufacturers have struggled to replicate fine flavour precision at scale without compromising on quality or consistency. The deZaan new single origin liquors are designed to bridge this gap. With carefully selected beans, shaped by tailored fermentation and individual roasting profiles developed specifically for these origins, the new cocoa liquors give chocolate product makers the quality, flavour and reliability that consumers desire.
Inspiration
Taking inspiration from the world of coffee and small-scale chocolatiers, batch roasting allows precise control over flavour development. Using its proprietary knowledge of cocoa developed in its Koog aan de Zaan facility in the Netherlands, ofi has refined this technique to create bespoke roast profiles for each new liquor, unlocking distinct sensory characters with the consistency and reliability required for large-scale production.
ofi, Global Head of Cocoa Liquor, Simon Brayn-Smith said:
“Through batch roasting and deep sensory expertise, ofi has created a range of cocoa liquors which capture the complexity of fine flavour cocoa, with the reliability and consistency that large-scale production demands.
“By combining our origination experience, precise fermentation controls and developing specific roasting profiles, each of our new deZaan single-origin distinct cocoa liquors are redefining what’s possible for premium chocolate product makers; and helping brands create opportunities for differentiation to deliver the flavor experience consumers crave.”
Launching this new range are three distinct cocoa liquors, with each origin carefully selected for its unique terroir and sensory potential.
