Vanozza vegan mozzarella alternative

Vanozza is a modern food-tech brand based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in the development and production of plant-based cheese alternatives. The brand was founded by Nico Hansen, who originally developed the recipe for his vegan pizzeria, Vistro, in Hamburg-Bramfeld around 2015. Inspired by his Italian aunt's traditional cooking and a desire for a high-quality vegan mozzarella that could melt and stretch like the original, Hansen spent years perfecting a formula based on cashews, coconut oil, and psyllium husks.

Today, Vanozza products are manufactured in Germany and are widely used in the gastronomy sector, particularly by pizzerias seeking authentic plant-based options. The brand has gained significant recognition in the European startup scene, winning awards such as the Startup-Days at Grüne Woche. It remains under the ownership of Vanozza Foods GmbH, operating as an independent German startup focused on sustainable and clean-label nutritional innovation.