New Approach to Palm Sustainability: Phasing Out of Palm Certification in the 2020 Program
The Rainforest Alliance is phasing out of palm certification in the 2020 Program
John Lewis Pledges to Protect Tropical Forest in Indonesia from Deforestation
The Rainforest Alliance welcomes the John Lewis Partnership and its pledge to help protect standing forests, biodiversity and indigenous communities living in landscapes where palm oil is sourced.
An Overview of Our Mass Balance Approach – Webinar Slides
Including an introduction to the concept of mass balance, explanation of the origin matching rules, and how to make credible claims on products and materials. With links to useful (communication)... View more
Timelines for New Rainforest Alliance Seal Use on Coffee, Tea, Banana, Hazelnut, Flower, Fruit, Juice, Palm & Coconut Oil and Herbs & Spices Products
By late April/beginning of May, all our partner companies will receive the Rainforest Alliance’s new certification seal for product packaging, along with (technical) guidance and support documents. The new seal will replace the current Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal and the UTZ label. Here’s a time line for implementation.
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
Definitions differ, but at its heart, sustainable agriculture is about meeting the needs of the present, without sacrificing those of tomorrow—it’s farming that is environmentally sound, socially responsible, and profitable for farmers.
No Palm Oil or Green Palm Oil? Retailers Face Labelling Dilemma
Moves by Malaysia and Indonesia to get shops to shun “palm oil-free” products may not help the industry’s reputation, analysts warn.