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How the Rainforest Alliance responded to COVID-19 in 2020

New annual report details organization’s 2020 response to the pandemic, which included grants and re-imagined trainings.

Crystal Lindell

August 18, 2021

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New annual report details organization’s 2020 response to the pandemic, which included grants and re-imagined trainings.

Rainforest Alliance revamps certification program

Organization publishes new criteria two years after merger with UTZ.

June 30, 2020

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The Rainforest Alliance has revamped its certification program, including more robust criteria, measurement and impact.

Nestlé UK to source Rainforest Alliance cocoa for KitKat brand

Company shifting away from Fairtrade-certified cocoa after a decade.

Alyse Thompson

June 23, 2020

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Nestlé UK and Ireland will begin sourcing Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa for the KitKat brand in October 2020 after a decade of sourcing Fairtrade-certified cocoa.

Cocoa consortium calls for stronger regulation from EU

Group wants companies to do due diligence on human rights, environmental concerns.

December 2, 2019

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A consortium of chocolate manufacturers, certification groups and non-governmental organizations have joined forces to call on the European Union to strengthen its human rights and environmental requirements for companies participating in the global cocoa supply chain.

Mars, Rainforest Alliance launch cocoa farming program using satellite imagery in Ghana

Program offers advice, monitoring through digital farm development plans.

Alyse Thompson

July 26, 2018

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Mars, Inc. and the Rainforest Alliance, in partnership with Touton and the Grameen Foundation, have launched in Ghana SAT4Farming, an initiative using digital technology and satellite imagery to guide farmers over a seven-year period.

Rainforest Alliance, UTZ to merge

One certification standard to increase efficiency for farmers.

Alyse Thompson

June 7, 2017

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The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world’s leading sustainability certification organizations, will merge later this year.

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

Cargill Cocoa Promise’s premiums for certified sustainable cocoa beans are increasing farmer incomes and supporting farm development, education and healthcare in local communities.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 12, 2015

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Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and Indonesia received $19 million in premiums for selling certified cocoa beans in 2014 through Cargill’s Cocoa Promise program.

Barry Callebaut receives Sustainable Standard Setter Award

Company recognized by Rainforest Alliance for sustainable cocoa efforts

Crystal Lindell

May 15, 2013

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Barry Callebaut is being recognized tonight at the Rainforest Alliance 2013 Annual Gala as the company receives the prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award.

Endangered Species Chocolate celebrates 20 years with new GMO-free chocolate line

Company debuts all-natural dark chocolate bar certified by two cocoa sustainability groups.

Jorona Johnson

March 6, 2013

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In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC)’s new natural dark chocolate line proudly carries the Non-GMO Project as well as the Rainforest Alliance seals.

Blommer Chocolate recognized by The Rainforest Alliance

Chocolate manufacturer’s 50 years of sustainability efforts honored

Kawther Albader

May 16, 2012

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Just one week after Blommer announced an increased commitment to its sustainability program, the company is being recognized for ongoing efforts spanning five decades.

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Items Tagged with 'Rainforest Alliance'

ARTICLES

How the Rainforest Alliance responded to COVID-19 in 2020

Rainforest Alliance revamps certification program

Nestlé UK to source Rainforest Alliance cocoa for KitKat brand

Cocoa consortium calls for stronger regulation from EU

Mars, Rainforest Alliance launch cocoa farming program using satellite imagery in Ghana

Rainforest Alliance, UTZ to merge

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

Barry Callebaut receives Sustainable Standard Setter Award

Endangered Species Chocolate celebrates 20 years with new GMO-free chocolate line

Blommer Chocolate recognized by The Rainforest Alliance

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