The cashew fruit.
also known as cashew appleNow usable for
food & beverage.

AKOUA makes the cashew fruit usable for food & beverage applications for the first time. For products with functionality, exceptional taste and a compelling upcycling story.

Winner of the Food Innovation Award at the Food Ingredients Europe Startup Challenge 2024

As seen in
  • FAZ
  • Die Höhle der Löwen (VOX)
  • Vegconomist
  • Sweet Processing
  • GQ
  • Haufe
One fruit. Three success factors.

Why the cashew fruit?

Your launchpad for true differentiation.

Ripe cashew fruit (cashew apple) with cashew nut on the treeImage: AI-edited

Functionality

For your product promise.

Vitamin C, polyphenols and natural electrolytes form the basis for functional products with credible added value.

Consumers expect functionality, naturalness and transparency.

Spoon with golden cashew fruit syrupImage: AI-generated

Sensory appeal

For your product development.

Natural sweetness, a tropical fruity flavour and a clean label create products that convince on taste.

Brands win with innovations that stand out visibly.

Women's cooperative with harvested cashew apples (cashew fruits) in Benin

Story

For your value creation.

A previously unused side stream becomes a high-quality raw material with transparent origin and additional value creation.

Differentiation creates value. Not cost leadership.

One ingredient opens up countless possibilities

The cashew fruit opens up new avenues for innovative products across a wide range of categories

Hydration Longevity Beauty from Within Functional Beverages Sports Nutrition Functional Food Functional Gummies Natural Sweetness Botanicals Immune Support Antioxidant