KitKat Showcases Borneo Cocoa at MICF 2025

KitKat Dark Borneo Celebrates Local Cocoa at MICF 2025

If you're a chocolate lover who cares about where your ingredients come from, here’s something sweet: KitKat Dark Borneo just made a bold statement at the Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 (MICF) in Kota Kinabalu. Nestlé Malaysia spotlighted this single-origin treat as a tribute to local farmers and Malaysia’s rich cocoa heritage.

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Why KitKat Dark Borneo Is More Than Just a Snack

At the heart of Nestlé’s showcase was KitKat Dark Borneo a 52% cocoa chocolate made exclusively from beans grown in Sabah and Sarawak. Think rich volcanic soil, tropical climate, and sun-dried beans fermented the traditional way. The result? A flavor that’s not too bitter, not too sweet just right.

As reported by Nestlé Malaysia, this chocolate was also honored with the NielsenIQ BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award 2024 solidifying its spot as a game-changer.

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A Bigger Plan for Malaysia’s Cocoa Future

KitKat Dark Borneo is part of a much larger vision:

• Nestlé aims to source 10,000 metric tonnes of local cocoa by 2034
• Through its Nestlé Borneo Cocoa Initiative (NBCI), farmers in East Malaysia receive training on regenerative practices like agroforestry and intercropping
• Ethical sourcing and Halal-certified production are non-negotiables

By working hand-in-hand with the Malaysian Cocoa Board, Nestlé is reviving Malaysia’s cocoa scene while creating real opportunities for local communities

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Made in Malaysia, Shared with the World

All KitKat Dark Borneo products are produced at Nestlé’s Chembong Industrial Complex in Negeri Sembilan, one of the largest confectionery plants in Asia. This facility powers global exports of Halal-certified KitKat while leading the way in sustainability with renewable energy practices like biomass boilers.

The innovation doesn’t stop with chocolate bars. Say hello to the new KitKat Dark Borneo Ice Cream, which features signature KitKat wafer ice cream coated in Borneo-sourced dark chocolate, topped with crushed KitKat bits.