At Dr. Oetker, we purchase around 9,200 tonnes of cocoa powder every year – enough for baking enthusiasts around the world to make and enjoy millions of brownies, chocolate cupcakes, muffins and cakes.
Did you know that – while you bake – we can make a big difference together? Your actions help to support the environment and improve livelihoods for the farmers and communities we source from.
This is because 99% of our cocoa powder is Rainforest Alliance Certified – promoting sustainable livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, forest conservation and human rights in cocoa farming. Together, we can take steps towards more responsible cocoa sourcing that, little by little, amount to big changes for people and the planet.
Discover the journey of cocoa – from fruit to your next delicious chocolate creation.
Today, the cocoa industry faces a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. Climate change, deforestation, low income and poor working conditions are just some of the issues affecting cocoa farmers and nature. Together, we are supporting the Rainforest Alliance in tackling these issues to move towards a more responsible cocoa sector.
Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa supports:
Livelihoods
Helping to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers, workers and their families.
Climate
Supporting farmers to grow better crops using climate-smart agriculture techniques that help them mitigate, and adapt to, climate impacts.
Forests and biodiversity
Promoting more sustainable land management practices to protect forests, biodiversity and natural resources.
Human rights
Addressing human rights abuses, such as child and forced labour, low wages, poor working conditions and gender inequality.
How can you contribute?
Keep an eye out for the Rainforest Alliance frog seal whenever you’re shopping! By making the little change of choosing a Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa/product, you can help make a difference–supporting farmers that protect their workers and our natural resources.
Keep an eye out for the Rainforest Alliance frog seal whenever you’re shopping! By making the little change of choosing a Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa/product, you can help make a difference–supporting farmers that protect their workers and our natural resources.
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We’re moving towards more sustainable ingredients, reduced salt and sugar, more plant-based options and more recyclable packaging.
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