Redelijke condities

Our cocoa comes from Central America – the Dominican Republic and Panama. It is grown 100% under controlled organic conditions. One type of cocoa is also grown according to the strict biodynamic guidelines of Demeter. This philosophy understands farms as a fully holistic regenerative and self-sustaining cycle, in which humans, plants, animals and the soil all work together as a living farm organism. A particularly appreciative approach to nature and the soil, but also to the people working on the farm, is an integral part of the Demeter concept.

Anders dan in de Westafrikaanse cacaosegio's is uitbuiting door kinderarbeid in de landen van Latijns-Amerika geen groot probleem. De kinderen gaan meestal naar school. Toch is het belangrijk dit probleem te voorkomen door doelgericht preventief te werk te gaan en mogelijke gevaren in de kiem te smoren. We doen dit al jaren met onze preventieproject "KIDS voor KIDS.

In addition, we are currently working with our partners in the Dominican Republic on a programme for particularly sustainable cocoa, whose cultivation criteria exceed the already high standards of the Organic certificate. This programme will initially benefit a group of around 150 cocoa-producing families and focus on the areas of (re)forestation of the farms, training in organic farming and access to drinking water. Of course, the project also includes the payment of additional premiums. The implementation is initially scheduled for four years and will be closely monitored by us.

Klik op de volgende knop om meer te lezen over de achtergrond en de huidige vorderingen van ons "Duurzaam Biologisch Cacaoproject".