The following is a commitment some buyer (Cocoa use in Eropa and USA) for Cocoa Certified.
Unilever, have a commitment to sourcing cocoa bean certified 100% in 2020. In this moment (2012) Unilever have use Cocoa certified for all product in 43% and in special brand Ice Cream Magnum they have use 64% cocoa certified. In 2015 they have commitment to use 100% cocoa sustainability for special brand ice cream Magnum. Rainforest Alliance (RA) certified is dominant product from Unilever in this moment. More information please see in www.unilever.com.
Mars is top leader cocoa use in the world 21% version www.vibiznews.com on November 2012 . Some brand of product Mars dominant of distribution in Eropa and USA, for Indonesian they not yet familiar because in Indonesia they just for cocoa sourcing and cocoa processing before export. The following is commitment Mars to Cocoa Certified, for more information can be access in www.mars.com.
Certification gives some insight into conditions in our supply chain, but more importantly it is currently the best tool the cocoa industry has to provide farmers worldwide with consistent and continued support. Our cocoa certification practices aim to go beyond existing activities by introducing productivity measures that will ensure certification directly increases growers’ incomes.
We were the first global chocolate company to commit to sourcing only certified cocoa, and we will do so by 2020. We intend to buy a minimum of 100,000 tonnes of certified cocoa annually from both Rainforest Alliance certifiedTM and UTZ certified supplies.
As a result of our work to encourage greater levels of certification throughout the global cocoa industry, the first UTZ-certified cocoa from Indonesia was produced in August 2010. We continue to develop new cocoa-growing regions in Asia, and in March 2011 we purchased our first UTZ- certified cocoa from Vietnam.
In September 2011, we announced our partnership with a third certification partner, Fairtrade International. From June 2012, all MALTESERS® in the UK and Ireland carry the Fairtrade logo. MALTESERS® is the third biggest confectionery brand in the UK, and the move will increase total UK sales of chocolate made from Fairtrade-certified cocoa by 10 percent. We are seeking opportunities to scale up our use of Fairtrade certification in the longer term to help us accomplish our 2020 target.
We remain on track to meet our target of 100 percent certification by 2020: 10 percent of the cocoa we purchased in 2011 was from certified sources compared with 5 percent in 2010. In 2012, we expect to exceed our 20 percent goal and become the world’s largest user of certified cocoa at almost 90,000 tonnes.
In recognition of our efforts, the Rainforest Alliance named Mars one of seven Sustainability Standard Setters at its 2011 Annual Gala.
Nestle have many brand in the world, in Indonesia Nestle top leader for many consumer good's. In the world Nestle have 18% use cocoa. In Indonesia they have special program for farmers development namely is Nestle Cocoa Plan and part of global commitment Nestle for Cocoa development in the world.
We were the first global chocolate company to commit to sourcing only certified cocoa, and we will do so by 2020. We intend to buy a minimum of 100,000 tonnes of certified cocoa annually from both Rainforest Alliance certifiedTM and UTZ certified supplies.
As a result of our work to encourage greater levels of certification throughout the global cocoa industry, the first UTZ-certified cocoa from Indonesia was produced in August 2010. We continue to develop new cocoa-growing regions in Asia, and in March 2011 we purchased our first UTZ- certified cocoa from Vietnam.
In September 2011, we announced our partnership with a third certification partner, Fairtrade International. From June 2012, all MALTESERS® in the UK and Ireland carry the Fairtrade logo. MALTESERS® is the third biggest confectionery brand in the UK, and the move will increase total UK sales of chocolate made from Fairtrade-certified cocoa by 10 percent. We are seeking opportunities to scale up our use of Fairtrade certification in the longer term to help us accomplish our 2020 target.
We remain on track to meet our target of 100 percent certification by 2020: 10 percent of the cocoa we purchased in 2011 was from certified sources compared with 5 percent in 2010. In 2012, we expect to exceed our 20 percent goal and become the world’s largest user of certified cocoa at almost 90,000 tonnes.
In recognition of our efforts, the Rainforest Alliance named Mars one of seven Sustainability Standard Setters at its 2011 Annual Gala.
In 2020 they have strong commitment to sourcing 100% Cocoa bean of international certified. Below is news about Nestle commitment for cocoa bean certified. More information please see in www.nestlecocoaplan.com.
Socially conscious Nestlé® Crunch® lovers can soon enjoy their favorite chocolate bar even more. At the National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago today, Nestlé USA announced that it will source 100% certified, Nestlé Cocoa Plan cocoa beans for the entire line of Nestlé Crunch bars. The Nestlé Cocoa Plan is the company’s global initiative to help improve the lives of cocoa farmers and the quality of their products while also assuring a sustainable cocoa supply for years to come.
By the end of 2013, Nestlé USA will purchase enough certified Nestlé Cocoa Plan beans to produce the entire line of everyday Nestlé Crunch bars, the company’s 75-year-old flagship confections brand. The beans will be certified by UTZ Certified, an independent organization focused on developing sustainable farming and better opportunities for farmers and their families.
The distinction will be showcased on the bars' packaging later this summer by featuring the seal of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, along with expanded messaging on the back panel. Nestlé says there will be no increase in price to retailers and no change to the candy bar’s flavor.
“Recent surveys have shown that a growing number of consumers are seeking foods made with responsibly sourced ingredients,” said Robert Kilmer, President of Confections & Snacks for Nestlé USA. “Actions taken under the Nestlé Cocoa Plan help socially aware consumers feel good about benefitting people and communities in other parts of the world.”
Nestlé USA also announced today a commitment to increase the quantity of Nestlé Cocoa Plan beans purchased each year for its U.S. confections brands. The company’s ultimate goal is to produce its entire confectionery line with Nestlé Cocoa Plan cocoa.
At current growth rates, the supply of cocoa will not be able to keep up with increased global demand. Worldwide cocoa consumption is increasing each year and cocoa farmers are struggling to produce more cocoa from the same land. The Nestlé Cocoa Plan, first launched globally in 2009, is a $120-million effort to help improve cocoa sustainability and the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through a number of innovative social and economic programs. This includes providing education and training to thousands of farmers and their families; distributing millions of higher-yielding plants; improving infrastructure in farming communities, building or refurbishing schools, and eliminating the use of child labor in the cocoa supply chain.
In addition to the U.S., the Nestlé Cocoa Plan has been adopted in several other major Nestlé markets including the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ecuador.
This is the latest in a string of initiatives that Nestlé has undertaken in the interest of increasing the sustainability of its operations and supply chain — in March, the company published 30 social and environmental goals focused on countering the global nutrition crisis and environmental decline, to be achieved by or before 2020; and in an interview with Sustainable Brands last month, Anne Roulin, Nestlé’s Head of Sustainability for Research and Development, described how the company is reevaluating everything from its energy portfolio to the impact of water scarcity on its suppliers across the globe.
Socially conscious Nestlé® Crunch® lovers can soon enjoy their favorite chocolate bar even more. At the National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago today, Nestlé USA announced that it will source 100% certified, Nestlé Cocoa Plan cocoa beans for the entire line of Nestlé Crunch bars. The Nestlé Cocoa Plan is the company’s global initiative to help improve the lives of cocoa farmers and the quality of their products while also assuring a sustainable cocoa supply for years to come.
By the end of 2013, Nestlé USA will purchase enough certified Nestlé Cocoa Plan beans to produce the entire line of everyday Nestlé Crunch bars, the company’s 75-year-old flagship confections brand. The beans will be certified by UTZ Certified, an independent organization focused on developing sustainable farming and better opportunities for farmers and their families.
The distinction will be showcased on the bars' packaging later this summer by featuring the seal of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, along with expanded messaging on the back panel. Nestlé says there will be no increase in price to retailers and no change to the candy bar’s flavor.
“Recent surveys have shown that a growing number of consumers are seeking foods made with responsibly sourced ingredients,” said Robert Kilmer, President of Confections & Snacks for Nestlé USA. “Actions taken under the Nestlé Cocoa Plan help socially aware consumers feel good about benefitting people and communities in other parts of the world.”
Nestlé USA also announced today a commitment to increase the quantity of Nestlé Cocoa Plan beans purchased each year for its U.S. confections brands. The company’s ultimate goal is to produce its entire confectionery line with Nestlé Cocoa Plan cocoa.
At current growth rates, the supply of cocoa will not be able to keep up with increased global demand. Worldwide cocoa consumption is increasing each year and cocoa farmers are struggling to produce more cocoa from the same land. The Nestlé Cocoa Plan, first launched globally in 2009, is a $120-million effort to help improve cocoa sustainability and the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through a number of innovative social and economic programs. This includes providing education and training to thousands of farmers and their families; distributing millions of higher-yielding plants; improving infrastructure in farming communities, building or refurbishing schools, and eliminating the use of child labor in the cocoa supply chain.
In addition to the U.S., the Nestlé Cocoa Plan has been adopted in several other major Nestlé markets including the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ecuador.
This is the latest in a string of initiatives that Nestlé has undertaken in the interest of increasing the sustainability of its operations and supply chain — in March, the company published 30 social and environmental goals focused on countering the global nutrition crisis and environmental decline, to be achieved by or before 2020; and in an interview with Sustainable Brands last month, Anne Roulin, Nestlé’s Head of Sustainability for Research and Development, described how the company is reevaluating everything from its energy portfolio to the impact of water scarcity on its suppliers across the globe.
Hershey to Source 100% Certified Cocoa by 2020
- 2020 Commitment Complements Established Hershey Programs to Reduce Child Labor and Improve Cocoa Communities in West Africa
Certified cocoa will be verified through independent auditors to assure that it is grown in line with the highest internationally recognized standards for labor, environmental and better farming practices. As Hershey increases its use of certified cocoa, the company will also continue to support community-based programs with local African partners, national governments and development agencies. These projects include village school construction, mobile phone farmer messaging, literacy and health programs and training in modern farming techniques.
Currently, certified cocoa accounts for less than five percent of the world’s cocoa supply. As the largest chocolate manufacturer in North America, Hershey believes its 2020 purchasing commitment should significantly expand the global supply of certified cocoa, particularly from West Africa, which produces about 70 percent of the world’s cocoa.
“Consistent with Hershey’s values, we are directly addressing the economic and social issues that impact West Africa’s two million cocoa farmers and families,” said J.P. Bilbrey, president and chief executive officer, The Hershey Company. “Expanding the use of certified cocoa across our iconic chocolate brands while working with public and private partners, demonstrates Hershey’s responsible sourcing practices. I am confident that we can make a substantial difference in West Africa by 2020.”
As announced earlier this year, Hershey’s Bliss chocolates will be Rainforest Alliance certified and available to consumers by year end. Hershey’s Dagoba organic chocolate is currently 100 percent Rainforest Alliance certified. Hershey also said today that its Scharffen Berger brand will source 100 percent certified cocoa by the end of 2013.
Hershey has set a community programming target to reach more than two million West Africans in cocoa villages through its public/private partnerships and programs, including:
- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Framework of Action to eliminate the worst forms of child labor in the cocoa industry in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire.
- United Nations International Labor Organization
- World Cocoa Foundation projects, including Cocoa Livelihoods Program with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other companies
- United States Agency for International Development
- Development of the world’s first mobile phone network – CocoaLink – for cocoa farmers in West Africa. The program is already successfully operating in Ghana and Hershey will launch CocoaLink in Ivory Coast in 2013.
- The HERSHEY LEARN TO GROW farmer and family development center is assisting 25 community-based farmer organizations in central Ghana.
Barry Callebaut to be honored with prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award
New York/U.S., Zurich/Switzerland – May 15, 2013 – Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, is to be honored for its collective sustainability efforts over the past years with the prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award at the Rainforest Alliance 2013 Annual Gala on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 to be held at New York’s American Museum of Natural History.
The esteemed event recognizes exceptional achievements made by companies in key areas of sustainability and is founded on the principle of “building a world where people and the environment prosper together.”
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Juergen B. Steinemann, stated “we are honored to receive such a prestigious award from an organization that shares many of the same values as Barry Callebaut. Our ongoing collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance allows us to continue to encourage cocoa-farming practices that are sustainable over the long term.”
Steven Retzlaff, President of Global Sourcing & Cocoa, echoed these sentiments, noting “Contributing to a sustainable cocoa supply chain and proactively engaging in cocoa farming communities is fundamental to our company. We applaud the efforts of farmer groups who commit to sustainable agricultural practices and succeed in achieving the criteria to be Rainforest Alliance Certified™.”
“We are proud to honor Barry Callebaut at our 2013 Gala Awards Dinner, recognizing the company’s outstanding efforts promoting sustainability,” said Tensie Whelan, president of the Rainforest Alliance. “Through supporting the Rainforest Alliance’s approach to sustainable production, Barry Callebaut is having a demonstrable impact on the ground, helping to improve the lives and livelihoods of cocoa farming communities.”
Barry Callebaut’s commitment to sustainably grown cocoa
Last year, Barry Callebaut accelerated its efforts with the initiation of the largest sustainability initiative, “Cocoa Horizons”. “Cocoa Horizons” is a USD 42 million cocoa sustainability initiative, which was launched as part of the company’s decision to make Sustainable Cocoa one of the four pillars of its corporate strategy. The initiative’s key goals are to further boost farm productivity, increase quality and improve family livelihoods in key cocoa producing countries over the next 10 years. Under its “Cocoa Horizons” initiative, Barry Callebaut has implemented a number of innovative programs, as for example a recent cocoa farmer training program in joint initiative with the Rainforest Alliance to help protect the Taï National Park in southwest Côte d'Ivoire.
One of Barry Callebaut’s landmark sustainability projects is the Quality Partner Program (QPP) through which the key goals of “Cocoa Horizons” are implemented on the ground in direct collaboration with cocoa farming cooperatives, agricultural associations and government institutions. The program, which was founded in 2005, helps to train and support cocoa farmers to increase yields and quality and improve their livelihoods through higher income and improved access to education and basic health care. Over 30,000 cocoa farmers have benefited from the Quality Partner Program. Barry Callebaut also offers agricultural training and support to cooperatives in the Quality Partner Program who are interested in becoming Rainforest Alliance Certified. For more information about QPP can be found here.
Along with promoting Rainforest Alliance certification, Barry Callebaut actively participates in industry initiatives and programs, including the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), the Cocoa Livelihoods Program (CLP) and the African Cocoa Initiative (ACI). The company is also a board member of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), a foundation established under the Cocoa Industry Protocol (Harkin-Engel Protocol).
Seven other organizations – AMResorts, IndoTeak Design, Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve, Kingfisher plc, NESCAFÉ, Olam International Ltd. and Tata Global Beverages – along with Barry Callebaut are this year’s Rainforest Alliance “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award recipients. More information about the Rainforest Alliance Annual Gala event can be found here.
More information about Barry Callebaut please see in www.barry-callebaut.com
