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Lindt announced that 100% of its cocoa is now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, with the seal rolling out across product packaging. The company combines certification with investments in agroforestry, forest protection, reforestation, and initiatives to help close the living income gap.
Lindt’s decision to source 100% of its cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms comes as the confectionery sector prepares for the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), highlighting the growing role of certification and traceability in responsible cocoa supply chains.
CocoaRadar highlights the Rainforest Alliance’s new position on AI, emphasizing trust, transparency, and accountability in agricultural supply chains. The discussion explores how AI can support traceability and compliance while addressing risks around data governance and equity.
Lavazza's new plastic-free coffee system reflects growing efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of single-serve coffee without sacrificing convenience. The article explores how sustainability is becoming a key area of competition in the coffee sector and notes Nespresso's plans to launch a regenerative agriculture seal with the Rainforest Alliance in 2026.
When implemented at the landscape scale, regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions hold great potential for change in communities experiencing high rates of deforestation and biodiversity loss, strained water availability, and low production quality. These challenges often result from a convergence of factors operating on a wider scale than a single sector or supply chain.
A comforting cup of hot chocolate is a tradition that unites us across history and across continents—from Mexico to the Philippines to Ghana and beyond. Here’s a list of some of the tastiest hot chocolate traditions from the countries where we work.... Continue Reading