Groupe Berkem, a key player in plant-based chemistry, announces the launch of Cocoamind, a new nutraceutical active ingredient specifically designed for mental
wellness.
Derived from selected, non-fermented and non-roasted cocoa beans, Cocoamind is an innovative cocoa extract which uniqueness lies in a demonstrated dual action:
• support cognitive performance,
• maintain emotional balance.
Cocoamind thus addresses the major challenges of modern mental wellness by covering four key dimensions: concentration, memory, mood, and emotional well-being, in a context of an intense and demanding daily life.
Its effectiveness was evaluated through a pilot human study conducted with 105 participants over a 2-month period. Using scientifically recognized questionnaires, the results highlighted effects on these four dimensions of the mental sphere, with initial benefits observed as early as the first month of supplementation.
‘With Cocoamind, we wanted to develop an active ingredient capable of addressing mental well-being in its entirety. This launch reflects our belief that mental health is not limited to stress management: it also encompasses the ability to focus, to feel positive emotions, and to thrive in an increasingly intense daily life. At Groupe Berkem, this vision takes shape through the development of smarter active ingredients, designed from the outset using carefully sourced, specific raw materials. This advantage is also reinforced by the positive, familiar, and reassuring image of cocoa for consumers’ says Nathalie Lévy, Health, Beauty & Nutrition Business area Marketing Manager at Groupe Berkem.
Cocoamind will be unveiled at Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona, from 5 to 7 May 2026, Hall 6, booth 6D118.
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