An archive of the "In the News" items available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
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.
Our CEO, Santiago Gowland, highlights the Indigenous concept of Minka as a model for collective action on sustainability challenges.
Coverage from World of Coffee Brussels highlights the sector’s growing focus on resilience, traceability and regenerative production. The Rainforest Alliance’s presence at the event reflects its role in supporting discussions on sustainable coffee systems, farmer livelihoods and climate adaptation.
This article follows a press event organized by N'Deye N'Débane Sarr, our Communications Manager for West & Central Africa. Yannick Mboba discusses our work supporting cocoa certification, sustainable supply chains and alignment with new deforestation regulations.
As climate pressures drive interest in alternative food ingredients, the Rainforest Alliance stresses that resilience must also include investing in farmers who grow conventional crops. Kerry Daroci highlights the importance of protecting livelihoods alongside innovation in food systems.
Rainforest Alliance’s Juliana Jaramillo explains how the new Regenerative Agriculture Standard provides a science-based framework for restoring ecosystems, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting farmer livelihoods while giving brands a credible way to demonstrate regenerative sourcing.