Celleste, headquartered in Israel, is an innovative player in the AgriTech sector, founded in 2022. The company specializes in cell-cultured cocoa, positioning itself as a pioneer with their slogan, "One Bean, Real Cocoa. Built for the Future of Chocolate."
Collaborating with strategic partner Mondelēz International, Celleste has developed the world's first milk chocolate using real cell-cultured chocolate-grade cocoa butter. This innovation allows cocoa to be brewed in a controlled environment, aiming to provide a seamless, high-performance ingredient for both mass and premium chocolate manufacturing.
Recently, Celleste secured a $4.50M seed investment on 01 December 2024, backed by investors like Supply Change Capital and SnackFutures. This investment highlights confidence in their mission to ensure a resilient and high-quality supply of cocoa, ultimately strengthening the global cocoa ecosystem.