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Urban Harvest Acquires Gourmet Food Brand Cocosutra

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Artisanal chocolate and gourmet food products

Premium food company expands portfolio with acquisition of artisanal chocolate and cocoa brand.

Key Facts

Key facts: Urban Harvest Acquires Gourmet Food Brand Cocosutra
DetailValue
Deal size$2.5 billion
SectorUrban Harvest
CoverageStartup News

Urban Harvest, a premium food and beverages company, has acquired Cocosutra, an artisanal gourmet chocolate and cocoa brand, to expand its presence in India's growing specialty foods market.


The Acquisition


What Urban Harvest Gets

  • Premium brand: Cocosutra's established reputation
  • Product line: Artisanal chocolates, cocoa powders, drinking chocolates
  • D2C channels: Strong online presence
  • Manufacturing: Specialized production capabilities

  • Cocosutra's Journey


    Founded by chocolate enthusiasts, Cocosutra built a loyal following for:

  • Bean-to-bar chocolates: Crafted from single-origin cocoa
  • Hot chocolate mixes: Premium drinking chocolates
  • Baking products: Professional-grade cocoa products
  • Corporate gifting: Customized chocolate boxes

  • Market Opportunity


    India's chocolate market:

  • $2.5 billion current size
  • 12% annual growth rate
  • Premium segment growing 3x faster than mass market

  • Strategic Fit


    For Urban Harvest, this acquisition:


  • Completes the portfolio: Adds indulgence category
  • Targets gifting: High-margin corporate and festive sales
  • Cross-selling: Existing customer base expansion
  • D2C strength: Proven online commerce capabilities

  • "Cocosutra represents the best of Indian artisanal food innovation," said Urban Harvest's CEO. "Together, we'll bring premium chocolate experiences to millions more consumers."


    The combined entity will focus on expanding retail presence and launching new product innovations.

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    Reported by Ananya Raghavan. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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