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We introduced even stricter requirements for the use of our new seal.... Continue Reading

There are multiple ways to source certified ingredients for consumer products. When companies keep the ingredients purchased from a certified farm physically separated from non-certified ingredients throughout the whole supply chain, we call it a "segregated model" of sourcing. When companies opt for "mass balance" sourcing, the certified and non-certified ingredients are mixed together somewhere in transit or production of the end product.

While both segregated and mass balance models have their...... Continue Reading

We are committed to keeping our Sustainable Agriculture Standard effective and relevant, and review it at least every five years.... Continue Reading

Rainforest Alliance certification does not guarantee a minimum price for certified crops, but our 2020 Certification Program includes an important requirement for additional cash payments for certified crops.

Pricing is definitely an important part of certification, and while Rainforest Alliance Certified farms often generate higher prices for their crops, a system that focuses primarily on pricing disregards other critical elements that influence whether or not farmers can lift themselves out of...... Continue Reading

The Rainforest Alliance is one of the founders of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the premier sustainable forestry standard-setting body.... Continue Reading