Sourcing Managers

Resources for sourcing managers, buyers and procurement managers who are sourcing Rainforest Alliance Certified ingredients.

Sourcing more sustainably through the Rainforest Alliance certification program is an opportunity for your company to make a public and positive impact on the world.

Here you’ll find materials and resources that show how sourcing more sustainably can benefit your company as you have reliable access to a high-quality, reliable supply of certified products at competitive prices.

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Sustainable Agriculture Certification

Considering getting Rainforest Alliance Certified?  Here’s everything you need to know to make this important decision.

Tailored Supply Chain Services

The Rainforest Alliance’s Tailored Supply Chain Services team supports companies’ responsible sourcing commitments both beyond and in line with certification.

2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program

Learn more about the development of our new 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program.

2019 Certification Data Report

View our certification data report to see the 2019 reach of our Rainforest Alliance and UTZ programs in our primary sectors.

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Measures to Strengthen the Cocoa Sector

After a two-year comprehensive analysis on the necessary evolution of certification, we have developed a set of ambitious and pragmatic approaches, fortified by advanced monitoring techniques, to improve our cocoa certification program.
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How Rainforest Alliance Certification Will Benefit Your Company

As we face increasing environmental and social challenges, savvy consumers are demanding more of companies. They want proof of how companies are contributing to a healthier and more sustainable world. Rainforest Alliance certification benefits your company by offering a powerful way to demonstrate your sustainability commitments. Through certification, companies also gain rewards from establishing better […]
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Policy for Farm and Supply Chain Certification in Cocoa

This policy sets out specific implementation requirements for certificate holders at both producer and supply chain actor levels (Certification requirements) and for reinforcing the assurance process
View: Policy for Farm and Supply Chain Certification in Cocoa


Available in: English, French

Topics: Assurance systemBinding documentsCertificationCocoaFarm certificationSupply Chain CertificationSustainability labelsTraceability

Full Mutual Recognition for Mass Balance Cocoa

With the launch of the new Standard, we will shift to Full Mutual Recognition for all Rainforest Alliance mass balance products throughout the entire supply chain. This page describes how Full Mutual Recognition will be implemented in cocoa. [Read more...]

Topics: CertificationCocoa

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