Proof of Usefulness Report

Planet A Foods

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+838
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Planet A Foods is a high-potential, venture-backed food technology company (raised ~$74M, including recent Series B) addressing critical cocoa supply chain failures. While the submission data was messy (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and listing 'film' as technology), external verification confirms massive B2B traction, including a strategic partnership with Barry Callebaut and product availability in over 42,000 retail locations via brands like REWE and Lindt. The solution (ChoViva) offers verifiable 90% CO2 reduction and price parity, decoupling chocolate production from volatile cocoa markets. The score reflects the exceptional real-world utility and market timing, slightly penalized by the low quality of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+28.50
Audience Reach Impact+17.00
Technical Innovation+16.20
Evidence Of Traction+18.40
Market Timing Relevance+11.00
Functional Completeness+1.00
Subtotal+92.1
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+838

Project Details

Description
Planet A Foods is a food technology startup founded in 2021 that specializes in creating sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternatives. They use a proprietary fermentation process with natural, locally-sourced ingredients like oats and sunflower seeds to produce their product, 'ChoViva'. This approach significantly reduces the environmental impact compared to traditional cocoa production, saving up to 90% of CO2 emissions and decoupling production from volatile resources. The company aims to revolutionize the food industry by providing future-proof, resilient ingredients with exceptional taste and cost-efficiency.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

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