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Moka Energy Earns National Recognition as Food Network Names Its Caramel Cappuccino Bar Best Energy Bar of 2026
PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Tom Seymour for Moka Energy
ROCHESTER, NY (NOVEMBER 2026) — Moka Energy, the Rochester-based food innovation company transforming real coffee into a portable energy bar, has been named Best Energy Bar in Food Network’s 2026 Best of the Best Awards. The company’s Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Bean Bar earned the distinction as one of just 25 winners selected following Food Network’s evaluation of more than 250 products.
Announced October 13, 2026, the award recognizes Moka Energy’s innovative approach to functional snacking. Food Network praised the product’s “creamy texture and rich coffee flavor,” highlighting the unique combination of indulgence and functionality that sets Moka apart from traditional energy bars.
The recognition follows another major milestone for the emerging brand, whose Caramel Cappuccino bar was previously selected among Food Network’s favorite trending products at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show.
“We started Moka with a simple question: what if you could enjoy real coffee without needing a cup?” said Tom Seymour, co-founder and CEO of Moka Energy. “To see Food Network recognize the taste and experience we’ve worked so hard to create is incredibly meaningful. We’re a small team with a big idea, and moments like this remind us why we started.”
Unlike conventional energy bars or caffeinated chocolates, Moka Energy transforms real roasted coffee beans into a smooth, creamy, chocolate-like bar containing no chocolate. Each 32-gram bar delivers 90 mg of naturally occurring caffeine, approximately equivalent to one cup of coffee. The vegan, gluten-free product is available in three flavors: Dark Roast Coffee, Vanilla Latte, and Caramel Cappuccino.
Launched in March 2026, Moka Energy is building momentum through expanding retail distribution and growing consumer interest in convenient, functional food products. Its distinctive format brings together three established consumer categories: coffee, functional energy, and indulgent confectionery.
“We’re grateful to the customers, retailers and partners who have helped us bring something different into the world,” Seymour added. “We’re excited about how far Moka has come, and we’re just getting started.”
With national recognition and a growing retail presence, Moka Energy continues its mission to redefine how consumers enjoy coffee, one bar at a time.
All coffee. No chocolate. Coffee minus the cup.
For more information, visit www.mokaenergy.com.
About Moka Energy
Moka Energy is a Rochester, New York-based food innovation company reimagining how people enjoy coffee. Its whole coffee bean energy bars deliver 90 mg of naturally occurring caffeine in a delicious, smooth, creamy, chocolate-like format without any chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free, and available in three flavors, Moka brings together coffee, functional energy, and indulgent snacking. Since launching in 2026, Moka has expanded its retail presence nationwide and earned Food Network’s 2026 Best Energy Bar award for its Caramel Cappuccino bar. Moka Energy is creating a new way to enjoy coffee, anytime, anywhere.
All coffee. No chocolate. Coffee minus the cup.
www.mokaenergy.com
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