Boost your Profits Amidst Rising Cocoa Prices with VersiLac® Whey Permeate

Don't let rising cocoa prices erode your margins.

In 2025, the cocoa industry faces a significant crisis, with U.S. wholesale prices soaring to approximately $3.57 to $5.27 per pound. This surge is primarily due to a global cocoa shortage, driven by adverse weather conditions, crop diseases like Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus, and underinvestment in cocoa farms, particularly in West Africa, which accounts for about 70% of the world's cocoa supply. Consequently, chocolate product prices have increased by 20–40% in some regions, prompting manufacturers to reduce product sizes or alter recipes to manage costs.

At Proliant Dairy Ingredients, we offer a solution to help you navigate these challenges: VersiLac®, our premium whey permeate. VersiLac® can reduce cocoa powder in various formulations, leading to significant cost savings without compromising taste. Its natural flavor-enhancing properties and high lactose content contribute to improved texture and shelf life in baked goods. By incorporating VersiLac® into your products, you can maintain quality while enhancing profitability.

Why Choose VersiLac®?

• Cost-Effective Cocoa Reduction: VersiLac® can reduce cocoa powder in various formulations, leading to significant cost savings without compromising taste. 

• Natural Flavor Enhancement: Rich in milk minerals and non-protein nitrogen compounds, VersiLac® enhances the natural flavors of your products, allowing for reductions in other costly ingredients like sugar and salt. 

• Improved Texture and Shelf Life: The high lactose content in VersiLac® contributes to better browning through the Maillard reaction, improved moisture retention, and extended shelf life in baked goods. 

• Versatile Applications: Ideal for bakery, confectionery, dairy, and savory products, VersiLac® seamlessly integrates into your existing formulations. 

Take Action Today

Don't let rising cocoa prices erode your margins. When using VersiLac in a formulation, the chocolate flavor perception is enhanced allowing cocoa reduction from 5-15%. Incorporate VersiLac® into your formulations and maintain product quality while enhancing profitability.

Contact Us: Reach out to our technical experts for personalized guidance on integrating VersiLac® into your products.