COCOA
SOURCING
We source only certified* cocoa, after the Rainforest Alliance Standard and the sourcing model of segregation for our chocolate.
For more than 35 years we have been dedicated to cocoa farming Creating transparency in the supply chain and proximity to the people who grow our cocoa, because they are crucial for producing our cocoa. An effort you can taste in every bar of Ritter Sport chocolate!
100% CERTIFIED* COCOA
All of the cocoa we source has been certified* as of Rainforest Alliance Cocoa since 2018. By the way, we are the first major German chocolate manufacturer to do so.
OUR COCOA PROGRAMMES
For 91 per cent (2025) of our cocoa procurement, we support producer organisations through cocoa programmes, which means long-term partnerships with cocoa producers.
OUR INVESTMENTS: 7 MILLION EUROS
We invest around seven million euros a year in our cocoa programmes in Middle and South America and in West Africa.
ASSURED ORIGIN
As part of our cocoa programmes, we have been supporting the mapping of all participants’ cocoa farms for years. This creates transparency and a closer connection to our most important raw material: cocoa.
We source only certified* cocoa, after the Rainforest Alliance Standard and the sourcing model of segregation for our chocolate.
For more than 35 years we have been dedicated to cocoa farming. Creating transparency in the supply chain and proximity to the people who grow our cocoa, because they are crucial for producing our cocoa. An effort you can taste in every bar of Ritter Sport chocolate!
100% CERTIFIED* COCOA
All of the cocoa we source has been certified* as of Rainforest Alliance Cocoa since 2018. By the way, we are the first major German chocolate manufacturer to do so.
OUR COCOA PROGRAMMES
For 91 per cent (2025) of our cocoa procurement, we support producer organisations through cocoa programmes, which means long-term partnerships with cocoa producers.
OUR INVESTMENTS: 7 MILLION EUROS
We invest around seven million euros a year in our cocoa programmes in Middle and South America and in West Africa.
ASSURED ORIGIN
As part of our cocoa programmes, we have been supporting the mapping of all participants’ cocoa farms for years. This creates transparency and a closer connection to our most important raw material: cocoa.
*The Rainforest Alliance seal signifies our compliance with standards for the protection of forests, climate, and the improvement of human rights and sustainable livelihoods.
Learn more at www.ritter-sport.com/our-cacao (link).
OUR SUPPLY CHAIN:
3 STEPS
Our aim is to work with a selected partner in order to keep the supply chain as short and transparent as possible. This enables us to trace the cocoa and effectively influence the economic conditions in the countries of origin.
OUR SUPPLY CHAINS
Our aim is to work with a selected partner in order to keep the supply chain as short and transparent as possible. This enables us to trace the cocoa and effectively influence the conditions in the countries of origin.
THE CLASSIC WAY: 6 STEPS
OUR PRINCIPLES
of Cocoa Sourcing
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ONLY THE VERY BEST QUALITY
Our cocoa is constantly improving thanks to ongoing quality controls and feedback right back to the source. It has a characteristic flavour profile and is the basis for a wide range of enjoyable moments with our delicious chocolate.
2
NO ILLEGAL CHILD LABOUR
There must not be any abusive forms of child labour or other forms of forced labour in our supply chain.
5
CLIMATE-FRIENDLY COCOA FARMING
We establish sustainable cultivation systems such as the agroforestry system, which promote the conservation of natural resources and their development.
3
FAIR CONDITIONS FOR EVERYONE
We create sustainable economic partnerships with cocoa producers, their organisations, and everyone involved in the value chain.
NO FOREST MAY BE DESTROYED FOR OUR COCOA.
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For our chocolate, we only use cocoa that meets our high quality standards. This also means that it is grown in a socially and ecologically responsible way – so you can enjoy a treat with a clear conscience.
