Cocoa: Origin Matching Mass Balance Timelines
Farmer poverty is an enduring issue in the cocoa sector. Our 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard addresses this critical issue from many angles, including the introduction of Origin Matching Mass Balance in cocoa.[Read more...]
‘Origin Matching’ Brings More Equity to Certified Cocoa Sourcing
We’re transitioning to 'origin matching' mass balance sourcing for cocoa, an approach that will bring more clarity and equity to cocoa supply chains. It will allow us to shift towards a certified supply chain that more closely mirrors the actual flow of ingredients and investments, while still providing flexibility.[Read more...]
Topics: CocoaIn the FieldMass balance
Guides & manuals
Guidance for Working with the Rainforest Alliance Mass Balance Sourcing Program
Companies are encouraged to maintain fully segregated supply chains whenever possible, as this is the best way to achieve full traceability from farm to end-product and to link product contents to
View: Guidance for Working with the Rainforest Alliance Mass Balance Sourcing Program
Presentations
An Overview of Our Mass Balance Approach – Webinar Slides
Including an introduction to the concept of mass balance, explanation of the origin matching rules, and how to make credible claims on products and materials. With links to useful (communication)
View: An Overview of Our Mass Balance Approach – Webinar Slides
