Offering Sustainable Solutions to our Customers
Blommer’s portfolio of sustainable products continues to expand to support our customers in their sustainable growth. We offer a wide range of cocoa products, chocolates and compounds made with sustainable ingredients, sourced under a certification or Blommer’s own sustainability program, Sustainable Origins™. Reach out to your Blommer representative to learn more about our sustainable portfolio.
Programs and Certifications
Cocoa
Blommer Chocolate is a leader in advancing sustainable cocoa farming as a founding and board member of the World Cocoa Foundation, an original signatory of the Cocoa and Forests Initiative and through its managed sustainability programs.
World Cocoa Foundation
Blommer is a founding member and a board member of the World Cocoa Foundation.
The WCF mission is to catalyze public-private action to accelerate cocoa sustainability. WCF champions multi-stakeholder partnerships, aligned public and private investment, policy dialogue, and joint learning and knowledge sharing to achieve transformative change in the cocoa supply chain. With WCF we focus on improving cocoa farmers livelihood , on strengthening cocoa farming communities by empowering woman and developing access to primary education, on fighting child labor and cocoa-related deforestation, and tackling climate change.
More on WCF website.
National Confectionary Association
Blommer is a member of the chocolate council at NCA.
NCA is the trade organization that advances, protects and promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these special treats. As the leading association for the U.S. confectionery industry, NCA helps ensure the public understands and appreciates the unique role that chocolate and candy can play in a happy, balanced lifestyle.
More on NCA website.
Cocoa Merchant Association of Americas
Blommer is a board member of CMAA.
CMAA is the only cocoa organization that focuses on importing, trading and logistics needs of the U.S. cocoa industry.
More on CMAA website.
Fine Chocolate Industry Association
The FCIA was founded in 2007 as a global, non-profit organization focused on supporting the development and innovation of the Fine Chocolate industry.
As a board member, Blommer provides guidance and supports FCIA mission to identify industry standards for cacao growing, bar and confection production, and the use of quality ingredients. We participate in promoting best practices in cacao processing and chocolate production, and transparent labeling and marketing practices.
More on FCIA website.
Fair Trade USA
Fair Trade USA is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Fair Trade USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade Certified goods are paid fair prices and wages, work in safe conditions, protect the environment and receive community development funds to empower and uplift their communities.
More on Fair Trade USA website.
Fair Trade International
Fair Trade is an alternative approach to conventional trade based on a partnership between producers and traders, businesses and consumers. The international Fair Trade system - made up of Fair Trade International and its member organizations - represents the world's largest fair trade system. Fair Trade’s mission is to connect disadvantaged producers and consumers, promote fairer trading conditions and empower producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control over their lives.
More on Fair Trade International website.
Fair Trade USA
Fair Trade USA is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Fair Trade USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies and their international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade Certified goods are paid fair prices and wages, work in safe conditions, protect the environment and receive community development funds to empower and uplift their communities.
More on Fair Trade USA website.
Non-GMO Project
Blommer has select products nonGMO Project Verified based on Certification criteria established by nonGMO Project. Those products are made with special ingredients selected based on genetic status, supply chain treatment, documentation and labeling. Blommer follows the strict certification requirements, in particular segregation (processing, storage), flushing procedures and yearly review and audits.
More on Non-GMO Project website.
Organic
Certified organic foods are produced according to federal standards set by the USDA National Organic Program. Requirements vary from country to country, and generally involve a set of production standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping. Organic standards address many factors: soil quality, animal raising, pest and weed control, and use of input materials. Blommer follows the strict certification requirements in particular segregation (processing, storage), special change over procedures, labeling, and audits
More on USDA organic website.
Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. The certification is building an alliance to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.
More on Rainforest Alliance website.
Blommer is the US leader in cocoa products that are certified by the Rainforest Alliance. In 2012, the Rainforest Alliance presented Blommer with its prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award. This award recognizes Blommer’s long-standing heritage of farmer-focused programs and its investment in the future of cocoa that sustains the industry, the environment and farmers’ livelihood around the globe.
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is working to transform the palm oil industry to make it sustainable. RPSPO is a global, not-for-profit organization with voluntary members, focused on bringing together stakeholders from across the palm oil supply chain to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil. More here.
Sustainable Origins
All our sustainability programs are designed to support farmers and help ensure their economic viability while also safeguarding social objectives such as advancing the access to primary education to contribute to the overall reduction of child labor. We implement these programs with partners who have a profound knowledge of the countries within which they operate and possess the staff and infrastructure to make the programs effective. More here.
UTZ Certified Cocoa
In January 2018, UTZ merged with Rainforest Alliance. The two certifications are joining forces in response to the critical challenges facing humanity: deforestation, climate change, systemic poverty, and social inequity. They combine their respective strengths to build a future in which nature is protected and biodiversity flourishes; where farmers, workers, and communities prosper; and where sustainable land use and responsible business practices are the norm. More on utz.org.