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Prospering farmers

Crafting a sustainable future with cocoa farmers 

To us and the 46.000 farmers we partner with, doing more is what counts. Since 2015, we've been planting seeds for farmers to elevate their income from farming and be lifted out of poverty. There's still a long way to go, but the course has been set. Together with Cocoa Horizons, farmers, governments and our customers, we are working towards a transformative cocoa farming model to support living income by 2030.

What Callebaut contributed to Cocoa Horizons activities in 2022/23

€6.9 million 

paid in premiums to Cocoa Horizons. Part of the premiums are paid in cash to the farmers in the program. Part is paid in kind to empower farmer communities and protect nature.   

35.930

tonnes of sustainable cocoa sourced from Cocoa Horizons.

45.852

registered Cocoa Horizons farmers grow the cocoa for Callebaut.

29.459

farmers above the poverty line (WorldBank’s International Extreme Poverty Line of $2.15 per day). 

 

  • Reshaping cocoa farming

    Reshaping cocoa farming

    With Cocoa Horizons, we tackle the tough spot farmers are in: they see their yields and their income diminish, making it hard to think about investing in their farms. We offer one-on-one coaching, plant material and soil boosters, plus extra hands when needed, all to help farmers turn things around and grow a brighter future.
  • cocoa farmer Communities

    Empowering communities

    We believe kids should be learning and playing, not working. Together with Cocoa Horizons we work to enable systemic and lasting change on child protection and human rights. We’re investing to empower local communities, especially women, to strengthen families from the inside out.
  • ecosystems

    Regenerating ecosystems

    As our forests shrink, the natural umbrella that keeps our cocoa trees and soil safe is vanishing. Cocoa Horizons is on a mission to protect the forests, and strengthen the cocoa-growing ecosystems on existing farmland. Our agroforestry approach is all about growing cocoa with nature, not against it.
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How can you support sustainable cocoa?

With every Callebaut Callet™ and block you purchased, we re-invest part of your purchase back in the farmer communities through the Cocoa Horizons Foundation. 

 

To receive updates on the Cocoa Horizons program and on how your purchase of our chocolates makes a difference for the farmer communities.

Tools to tell your customers about the chocolate that tastes good & does good

Engage your customers with the story behind every bite

Choosing our chocolate means you're part of a bigger story – one of sustainability, responsibility, and making a real impact. Your customers care about the origin of the ingredients in their favourite treats, and they value transparency and ethical sourcing. By sharing the journey of our chocolate, from bean to your shop or restaurant, you connect your customers to the farming communities behind our chocolate. 

 

Download our communication tools

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Posters

Integrate the story of sustainable cocoa into your shop's or restaurant’s ambiance.

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flyer

Share with your customers what we do on the ground and the impact we make.

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flyer display

A cool tool to grab the attention and keep your flyers organised on the counter.

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Packaging tag

Tell about your commitment by integrating this tag on-pack: ideal to print as small stickers or to integrate in your packaging design. 

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Dessert menu tag

Integrate this tag on your printed chocolate dessert menus. 

Sustainability snapshot

Sustainability snapshot

The latest report on our sustainability actions explained.