Our customers are committed to our side and as part of our commercial partnerships, we develop product ranges.
Our customers support our Cocoa Transparency program by choosing sustainably grown cocoa. The chocolate and the products developed are based on the criteria of cocoa traceability, aromatic quality, quality of life for the planter and preservation of the environment.
Ritter
Founded in 1912, this medium-sized family business employs around 1,500 people and achieved a turnover of 482 million euros in 2017. RITTER SPORT was awarded the German Sustainability Award 2018 for sustainable design across the chain valuable. Ritter exclusively sources certified sustainable cocoa for all its product lines. Every day, more than three million brightly colored tablets leave the factory in the Swabian Waldenbuch, from where they are exported to more than 100 countries around the world.
Carrefour
With a multi-format network of 12,300 stores in more than 30 countries, the Carrefour Group is one of the world leaders in the food trade. Carrefour welcomes 105 million customers around the world and achieved a turnover of 88.24 billion euros in 2017. It has more than 380,000 employees who help make Carrefour the world leader in food transition for all, by offering quality food every day, accessible everywhere and at a reasonable price.
Système U
Système U is the 4th largest generalist French food distribution group comprising the Hyper U, Super U, Marché U, U express and Utile brands. This group is a cooperative structure with more than 1,500 points of sale throughout France, more than 65,000 employees and more than 13,000 U products.
Auchan
One of the 5 most internationalized food brands, present in 17 countries, Auchan (with a turnover of 52 billion euros in 2017) brings together all the formats of the food trade with 3,778 points of sale under banners: hypermarkets, superstore, supermarkets and ultra-proximity, augmented by e-commerce and drive in some countries.
Metro
Through 96 warehouses spread across the country, METRO offers all independent restaurateurs and traders a global offer combining the supply of food products and their additional equipment. Its 9,500 employees put their expertise to work for 400,000 professionals on a daily basis. With 45,000 references, including 7,000 in local and regional products, the brand is committed to professionals, whether they are producers, restaurateurs or artisans.
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THIS PROGRAM IS AN INVITATION TO JOIN US TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE COCOA INDUSTRY
WHY ENGAGE WITH US ?
- Transparence Cacao, a recognized player in the sector for its mastery of the cocoa sector
- 30 years of experience in virtuous sustainable development programs
- A sincere approach to continuous improvement
- A sustainable development program with an economic objective : the transformation of the rural environment
- Quality cocoa adapted to everyone’s needs
- Support cooperatives in their professionalization to promote community development
- To be able to communicate on the product and the actions implemented in the field
- By purchasing our products bearing the Transparence Cacao logo
- By purchasing our cocoa beans, semi-finished & finished products
- By participating in the financing of the implementation of the program (Know and Transform)
- By purchasing our products bearing the Transparence Cacao logo
- By purchasing our cocoa beans, semi-finished and finished products
- By participating in the financing of the implementation of the program (Know and Transform)
HOW TO ENGAGE WITH US ?
