Puratos to use cacao-trace cocoa in chocolate compound products

Puratos will now use Cacao-Trace certified cocoa to make several of its compound chocolate products at its Foleys facility in Richmond, B.C.

Through the Cacao-Trace program, Puratos is partnering directly with cocoa farmers and post-harvest centres. Farmers directly receive a bonus of €0.10 ($0.16) for every kilogram of Cacao-Trace product sold as well as a premium amount for providing hi-quality beans. According to Puratos, participating farmers can gain two to five months’ worth of additional income annually.

Funds generated through Cacao-Trace have already supported the construction of schools, maternity wards, and clean water projects in cacao-producing countries.

“In the chocolate sector, we continue to set industry benchmarks for responsibility and innovation. Our Cacao-Trace program ensures higher-quality chocolate while making a meaningful impact at the source by giving farmers better incomes through the Chocolate Bonus and Quality Premium,” said Pierre Tossut, chief executive officer, Puratos.