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As climate pressures drive interest in alternative food ingredients, the Rainforest Alliance stresses that resilience must also include investing in farmers who grow conventional crops. Kerry Daroci highlights the importance of protecting livelihoods alongside innovation in food systems.
Our Kleinhans Fellowship supports research that seeks solutions to the challenges faced by the community forestry model.... Continue Reading
Rainforest Alliance’s Juliana Jaramillo explains how the new Regenerative Agriculture Standard provides a science-based framework for restoring ecosystems, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting farmer livelihoods while giving brands a credible way to demonstrate regenerative sourcing.
Rainforest Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report highlights growing momentum for regenerative cocoa, alongside expanded certification and stronger farmer support. The coverage also spotlights Lindt & Sprüngli’s move to source 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, reflecting continued industry adoption.
We finance our work and sustainability programs through diverse sources of income.... Continue Reading
Rainforest Alliance launches 2025 annual report, Regeneration Takes Root, documenting a year in which sustained investment in farmer livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, and market transformation delivered results at scale from the highlands of Kenya to the cocoa farms of Ghana to the coffee plantations of Nicaragua.