Kumasi Drinks is a beverage startup based in The Netherlands that aims to tackle food waste and poverty in the cocoa sector. The company's flagship product, cocoa juice, is made from the fruit pulp surrounding the cocoa beans, offering a unique and delicious solution that also provides additional income for cocoa farmers in Ghana.
The startup received a Seed Round investment on 24 August 2022, with the backing of Unknown Group and Impact Tech Ventures. Kumasi Drinks' innovative approach to utilizing cocoa wastage and creating a 100% natural beverage has captured the attention and support of these investors.
By leveraging cocoa by-products and transforming them into a marketable beverage, Kumasi Drinks not only introduces a novel and sustainable product to the Food and Beverage industry, but also contributes to the economic empowerment of cocoa farmers in Ghana. The company's commitment to environmental consciousness and social impact positions it as a promising player in the beverage sector.