That’s why we are proud to be a part of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan. Launched in 2009, it is built on three pillars: Better Farming, Better Lives – and Better Cocoa.
TO MAKE GREAT CHOCOLATE, YOU NEED GREAT COCOA.
Sustainably sourced cocoa
The Nestlé Cocoa Plan in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance is helping to improve farming practices, and the lives of cocoa-farming families. All our breakfast cereals and bars carrying the Rainforest Alliance cocoa seal contain sustainably sourced cocoa. . Find out more at ra.org.
Better Farming
We’re providing training and resources to help cocoa farmers improve yields and quality of produce. These promote good agricultural practices, such as pruning and planting shade trees to improve yields and increase resilience to weather conditions.
Better Lives
It has been shown that when women are given more autonomy, communities thrive. We’re working to help improve social conditions of cocoa farming families, promote gender equality, help improve household revenues and incentivizing greater access to education. This also helps to reduce child labour risks.
Better Cocoa
We’re working on making our cocoa supply chain more transparent and traceable, and focusing on implementing cocoa forest initatives. As part of this initiative, we are collaborating with the Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of the Environment, Barry Callebaut, Touton, and Cocoasource, Swissco and Earthworm Foundation to protect the Cavally forest. More information here.
