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Confectionery News spoke with Kerry Daroci, Cocoa Sector Lead at the Rainforest Alliance, to obtain an overview of how the chocolate industry is responding to the threat of its own existence.
Rainforests are made up of four layers: the emergent layer where the tallest treetops pierce the clouds, then the canopy, followed by the understory, and finally the forest floor itself. Each layer has a wonderful world of its own—but which one are you?... Continue Reading
Through this initiative, the Rainforest Alliance will work with several organizations to address global environmental challenges associated with commodity-driven deforestation in some of the world’s most important tropical ecosystems and sourcing regions.... Continue Reading
Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognized as the most effective custodians of the world's remaining forests.
How plant-based meat's dependence on coconut and cacao could become a liability.
To end child labor on hazelnut farms, the Rainforest Alliance has built a broad partnership of farmers, parents, teachers, hazelnut companies, NGOs, and local government. Learn about our work in this video.... Continue Reading