Can you imagine how much less exciting our world would be without the colors, flavors, health benefits, and fragrances of herbs and spices? But even though we use them every day, their journey from farm to shelf is complex and faces many sustainability challenges. That’s why the Rainforest Alliance partnered with the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) to create a joint certification for herbs and spices that is fostering a more sustainable and regenerative future for the industry.
Here, you’ll learn more about our work and find links to helpful content and resources.
Learn more about the Rainforest Alliance and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)'s joint Herbs & Spices Program.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance partnered with the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) to create a joint certification for herbs and spices that is fostering a more sustainable and regenerative future for the industry. ... Continue Reading
Sourcing herbs and spices from certified farms brings valuable benefits to businesses, such as helping to minimize risk, promoting responsible supply chains, and meeting sustainability commitments. It also helps drive consumer preference and raises a company’s standing and reputation among investors, buyers, employees, and the industry.
Spices are a cornerstone of our diets. But beyond their bold flavours hides a supply chain of exploitation. To truly ensure our cupboards are ethical, it's time our spice racks get a revamp.
In 2013 UTZ Certified decided to conduct a study with the Rooibos certificate holders to determine whether practices on farm had changed since certification. This study focussed on the specific impact areas of the UTZ Theory of Change and farm and processor managers and workers were interviewed to determine their view of change in these […]