An archive of the "In the News" items available on the Rainforest Alliance website.
Our director of Corporate Affairs, Alexandra Dawe, commented in this article by Food Ingredients First on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which was adopted by The European Council recently.
Climate Change News delves deep into the intricate dynamics of the cocoa industry, with a particular focus on West Africa. Rainforest Alliance experts highlight how the recent cocoa price hikes have underscored the industry's susceptibility to climate change and the pressing need for more sustainable and regenerative farming approaches.
Opinion piece by our CEO, Santiago Gowland, laying out five practical steps for companies to implement regenerative agriculture in a way that truly makes a difference for the land and farmers while avoiding greenwashing.
Our Director of Global Programs, Kwame Osei, shed light on the impacts of climate change on cocoa farmers in West Africa. In the context of the soaring cocoa prices, he outlined urgent actions needed to address these challenges, underscoring the need for better pricing and supporting farmers in transitioning to sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices.
Rumours are rife that the EU is planning to delay the EUDR deadline. But is this true, and if not, are suppliers and manufacturers ready? Food Navigator quotes our Director of Food & Agriculture, Michelle Deugd.
This article explores how the Rainforest Alliance leverages AI technology for remote sensing of forest data to map areas at risk of deforestation, and it discusses how we help farmers in collecting essential geo-coordinates for their land, to help meet EU traceability criteria.