CocoActiv™ Responsible Sourcing

Driving impacts across the cocoa value chain

As part of our commitment to source all materials and services in a way that protects both people and the environment by 2030, we work with our cocoa suppliers to ensure trust and compliance across our entire supply chain.

‘’We respect fair wages for growers and promote eco-friendly agricultural practices throughout the supply chain.’’

Benoit Legris,

Snr Global Category Manager Nutrition & Health

Our Commitment

High-quality crops traceable to the fields

Our cocoa beans are sustainably cultivated throughout the year in Ecuador, with the main crop harvested from August to February and a smaller crop from April to July. Our growing partner operates strict quality monitoring controls and guarantees traceability to the fields to meet consumer expectations and ensure the highest quality finished product.

Championing sustainable cocoa cultivation

By working together, we are championing sustainable cocoa cultivation, while driving tangible impacts across the value chain. We collaborate with our partners to ensure that farmers are receiving a fair price for their cocoa seeds, while increasing the productivity of their cocoa plantations. This is done through onsite training to improve agricultural practices and by facilitating access to fertilisers and plantlets.

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Disclaimer

This web page is intended to provide business-to-business education and information. Its purpose is not intended to communicate to end consumers. Ingredient information is for educational purposes only; specific ingredients are not intended to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any disease states. This information is not intended to be used in final consumer products and any use or reference of the intellectual property of Givaudan in the final product may only be made with Givaudan’s prior written permission. The information provided may or may not be applicable to, or satisfy, all regulatory requirements for all global regions. Specific regulatory requirements must be evaluated to ensure compliance within the individual countries and regions.