“This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Forever Chocolate, and I am extremely proud of the progress that we have made since 2016, creating tangible impact on the ground,” said Barry Callebaut Group CEO Peter Boone.

Loacker strives to hold its products to the highest quality standard, including using sustainably sourced raw materials and processing products with no artificial additives.

TCHO announced it achieved the certification through ongoing sustainability efforts and work to improve the lives of its partners, employees, customers, suppliers and its local community.

European consumers look for products with sustainability credentials and are willing to pay more for brands that invest in environmental or social initiatives that align with their beliefs, new research from Cargill reveals.

Unlike previous years, when pursuits centered on financial return, this year’s winners expanded their efforts to include community growth.