Supporting EUDR Compliance from Farm to Retailer
Find out how our systems and offerings are primed to help certified cocoa and coffee supply chain partners show compliance with EUDR requirements.... Continue Reading
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October 30, 2026
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Can AI cut EU compliance costs for African cocoa farmers?
Devex looks at how AI-powered mapping could lower EUDR compliance costs for African cocoa farmers, while raising questions about access to and control of farm data. The Rainforest Alliance's Lisa Ryser explains how the organization uses AI and satellite mapping to assess deforestation risks.
Chocolate Brands Strip Sustainability Logos as New EU Rules Loom
CocoaRadar examines how new EU rules on sustainability claims are reshaping chocolate packaging, featuring insights from Rainforest Alliance’s Fanny Gauttier on credible sustainability labels and the role of independent certification.
Rainforest Alliance To Consult Industry On Cocoa-Specific Certification Standard
The Rainforest Alliance is set to launch a public consultation on a new cocoa-specific version of its Sustainable Agriculture Standard, as the certification organization moves towards a more tailored approach to some of the cocoa sector’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Rainforest Alliance Launches Public Consultation on Cocoa Certification
The Rainforest Alliance has launched a public consultation for the development of a cocoa-specific version of our Sustainable Agriculture Standard. We invite cocoa farmers, cooperatives, companies, traders, certification bodies, civil society organizations, governments, and other stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed requirements by October 13, 2026.... Continue Reading
The vanishing forests on Liberia’s cocoa frontier
Cocoa expansion in Liberia elevates deforestation risks while local farmers face challenges linked to meeting new traceability requirements. The Rainforest Alliance’s Owen Gibbons highlights the importance of proving cocoa is not linked to recent deforestation and the need for stronger traceability systems ahead of EU regulations.