HERZA will be right on target with current megatrends at BIOFACH 2026 when it focusses on health & wellness with their new ‘Magic Matcha’ and ‘Date Edition’ series. With their many flavours and shapes, these organic chocolate piece assortments bring individual variety to snacks, muesli and ice cream.
According to Innova market insights, holistic wellbeing for body and soul will continue to dominate the food industry in 2026. Products that combine health and enjoyment will still have an advantage. Matcha tea is one of these superfoods. According to studies, the L-theanine it contains provides relaxation in stress situations, while its EGCG, a catechin, is known for its antioxidative effects. Matcha tea is thus also considered a detox and wellness drink. The versatility of this green tea powder is evident on social media; desserts, smoothies, cookies and classic matcha latte in every conceivable iteration are all over TikTok, Instagram and the rest. HERZA brings this Japanese tea ceremony classic to the market in a sweet form.
These small organic chocolate pieces come in six versions, including four combinations of organic white chocolate and matcha, either plain or refined with fruit powder and spices. The plain chopped pieces get their special flavour and eye-catching colour from two percent matcha powder. Lime powder gives the big arched chips an additional fruity-fresh note. Blueberry powder gives the leaves not just a fruity taste but also an attractive appearance. The same goes for the square double leaves of white chocolate with matcha and dark mocha chocolate, which bring together coffee and matcha flavours and colours. Another product in the series features a combination of white chocolate with matcha and caramel chocolate, for an exciting marbled effect. With its final new product in the Magic Matcha series HERZA reinterprets the trendy pumpkin spice latte, uniting this popular spice mix with matcha powder in white chocolate chips.
The irregularly cut chocolate pieces are a unique speciality made only by HERZA. The varying sizes ranging from two to ten millimetres give them a handmade look for an individual homemade character. Virtually any chocolate or fat glaze can be cut like this, and levelled up with further ingredients like crispies, fruit pieces or caramel pieces. The crunchy bite is particularly effective in muesli, ice cream and baked goods. For individual decorative effects HERZA offers irregular pieces in smaller grades as well, as splinters or micro splinters.
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