We’re excited to announce that, together with our incredible Colombian suppliers, we’ve taken a giant step forward in our mission for sustainable and responsible sourcing. As of 1st October 2024, all the cocoa in our chocolate is 100% traceable and we’re officially ahead of the curve and fully compliant with the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)—a whole three months before the 1st January 2025 deadline! 🎉
What is the EUDR? 🤔🌳
The EUDR is a pioneering regulation designed to keep products linked to deforestation and forest degradation out of the EU market. For us, as a UK Export Champion with a strong customer base in the UK and the EU, it means ensuring our cocoa supply chain is 100% traceable.
Our Proactive Approach 💪
We didn’t just tick the boxes—we embraced the spirit of the EUDR. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
Early Implementation: We committed (along with our suppliers) to being EUDR-ready by 1st October 2024—three months early. 📅💥
Full Traceability: From October, all our chocolate shipped to the EU and UK is made with fully traceable cocoa. Even our UK warehouse will soon be stocked exclusively with EUDR-compliant cocoa! 🏷️🍫
Comprehensive Documentation: We’ve prepared all the necessary documents together with our suppliers, including:
- Detailed Due Diligence Draft Letters – providing a deep dive into each product’s harmonised code for clear regulation compliance.
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Precise geolocation data for every cocoa source.
Direct Responsibility: As a UK manufacturer, we’re making sure all the required data is uploaded to the EUDR platform in collaboration with our suppliers. 📄🌐
Transparency: We’re committed to sharing our EUDR registration info as soon as it's finalised—no secrets, just 100% transparency. 🔍
What’s Next? 🚀
While we’re delighted with our progress, this is just the beginning! We’re working on:
- Meeting EUDR Regulations: By 1st January 2025, all our products will be fully compliant. ✅
- Expanding Traceability: We’re working closely with suppliers to keep expanding our volume of traceable cocoa crops. 🌱
- Improving Systems: We’re continually refining our traceability systems to stay at the forefront of responsible sourcing. 🔧✨
Because for us, it’s not just about compliance—it’s about leading the way to a more sustainable and ethical chocolate industry. 🌍🍫 So every bar we make is not only delicious but also kind to our planet and communities.
Stay tuned for more updates on our sustainability journey, and reach out if you want to learn more about how we’re making responsible sourcing as sweet as our chocolate! 🍫💚
