Press Release

The Rainforest Alliance has announced the Follow the Farmer contest as part of its popular Follow the Frog campaign. In partnership with the Guardian, a global leader in digital journalism, Follow the Frog 2014 lives under Vital Signs—a destination platform that features a mix of fresh, educational and interactive content developed by the Guardian’s award-winning team—and the Rainforest Alliance […]

The Rainforest Alliance has announced a new platform for its annual Follow the Frog campaign. In partnership with the Guardian, a global leader in digital journalism,Follow the Frog 2014 will be a 10-month integrated experience designed to foster engagement with a growing population that cares about sustainability and want to take action in their daily lives. Follow the […]

Annual Spring Gala Recognizes Global Leaders in Sustainability The Rainforest Alliance, a global sustainability nonprofit, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2014 Sustainable Standard-Setter Award. The awards will be presented on May 7 at the annual spring gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The award honors businesses […]

The Rainforest Alliance announces a collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Caetano Veloso and Lenine as well as renowned Brazilian artists Criolo, Emicida, Pretinho da Serrinha and Sistah Mo Respect for I’m Alive – Rainforest Alliance Sessions – Floresta da Tijuca. Featuring voice narrative by Brazilian supermodel and environmental ambassador Gisele Bündchen—who was recently appointed to the Rainforest […]

The Rainforest Alliance has reached a settlement agreement with Resolute Forest Products concerning draft audit reports for the Black Spruce Dog River Matawin Forests and Caribou Forest operations in Ontario, Canada.  In May 2014, Resolute Forest Products filed a lawsuit against the Rainforest Alliance in connection with two of the company’s Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) […]

Canadian coffee companies are ramping up their commitment to Rainforest Alliance certification, with five companies announcing new milestones in the volume of coffee sourced from Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM farms. This announcement ties in with the launch of the 2013 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show, the nation’s largest coffee and tea trade show, where the Rainforest Alliance […]