Resources for sourcing managers, buyers and procurement managers who are sourcing Rainforest Alliance Certified ingredients.
Learn more about our Sustainable Agriculture Standard, and specific supply chain requirements needed to be compliant.
Find applicable binding documents needed under the certification program
Find our list of Associate Trainers that can provide training in the implementation of the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard
Instead of a standalone climate chapter or requirement, the 2020 Certification Program is now inherently oriented towards climate-smart agriculture with a focus on adaptation and resilience. The relevant climate-smart aspects are now embedded throughout the new standard’s Farm Requirements.
The Audit Allocation system is a new approach that Rainforest Alliance will implement in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana from June 2020 to strengthen assurance of our certification system.
In June 2020, the Rainforest Alliance will take the first step towards “reimagining certification” with the publication of its 2020 Certification Program. We’ve been working on this new program, including a new standard for agricultural products and their supply chains, since 2018, when the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ merged.... Continue Reading
We're calling on coffee roasters and buyers to change their procurement practices to ensure that farmers receive decent payment for their crop within a timely manner. Governments and companies should increase their investments in the sustainability of farmers.... Continue Reading
