Vitawerx announces formulation update to maintain product quality amid global cocoa bean shortage.
We are in the process of announcing a necessary reformulation of our beloved products die to the ongoing global cocoa bean shortage.
Why the Change?
With a sharp rise in cocoa prices by 250–300% and the inability to secure cocoa & cocoa butter, we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our products maintain their signature taste and quality.
At Vitawerx, we have always prioritised delivering the highest-quality products to our customers. To ensure we can continue to supply our beloved products, we have carefully selected a vegetable fat that not only maintains the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that Vitawerx is known for but also brings its own unique benefits that align closely with cocoa butter.
Cocoa butter is prized for its smooth texture and high stability, which makes it perfect for chocolate. Our new fat was chosen because it closely mimics these properties, providing the same luxurious feel, shine, and snap. Like cocoa butter, it remains solid at room temperature, doesn’t interfere with flavour, and maintains the structure of our chocolate—qualities that are crucial for both the taste and quality you expect from Vitawerx.
Additionally, this specific fat has been carefully refined to ensure it’s neutral and free from typical seed oil concerns. Unlike many processed oils, it’s stable and doesn’t oxidise easily, keeping our bars fresher for longer without added preservatives.
This choice allowed us to maintain our commitment to quality without pushing prices too high—if we had continued with cocoa butter amid the shortages, prices would have surged to around $18 per bar. RIDICULOUS!!!!!
What does this mean for You?
We’ve been able to reduce our costs, so we’re passing these savings back to our loyal customers with our new reduced recommended retail price. All whilst maintaining the same delicious taste, creamy texture and same benefits you’ve come to love!
Our priority remains to bring you the same Vitawerx quality you’ve trusted, just with a slight adjustment to meet these new challenges.
We hope this insight helps, and we’d love for you to give the new blocks a try! Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we’re committed to continuously delivering high-quality products that you’ll enjoy.
What's Next?
You will see changes on our website over the next week, where we will still have the original recipe available, along with the new chocolate recipe, which we're so excited for you to try!
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is here to assist.
We appreciate your continued support!