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Traceable and Transparent

Cultivate Better

We’re driven not only by what we make and how we make it, but also by the people we work with and the relationships we cultivate with farmers, suppliers, and customers.

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Building transparent, resilient, quality-focused supply chains through impactful, long-term relationships that support cocoa farmers, their communities and the environment.

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Purpose & Action

Cultivate Better begins with a clear foundation for responsible sourcing and is carried forward through a thoughtful, long‑term approach that guides how we work across our supply chain. We’re committed to building a thriving, resilient cocoa sector — one that supports farmers, strengthens communities, and cares for the environment, today and for generations to come.

Farmers

Building livelihoods through effective, efficient quality farming

Community

Upholding human rights and protecting children in resilient cocoa communities

Nature

Climate-conscious cocoa supporting the environment

Traceability

Built on transparency, traceability, and accountability

Farmers

Building livelihoods through effective, efficient quality farming

Community

Upholding human rights and protecting children in resilient cocoa communities

Nature

Climate-conscious cocoa supporting the environment

Traceability

Built on transparency, traceability, and accountability

Built alongside our farming communities and partners, these pillars bring our day-to-day commitments to life—and set the stage for the work that follows.

Our Framework

Global partnership with governments, exporters, cooperatives, farmers to build capacity.

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Where We Source

At Guittard, we believe in celebrating the diversity of flavor found throughout the global cocoa supply. We’re also committed to protecting the unique flavors of cocoa from around the world. Explore the map below to see where we source and discover some of our unique partnerships.

Cacao Belt

Location:

Ghana

Current Programs:

Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
We are honored to have a long-term relationship with the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) supporting the understanding of flavor in planting material and training farmers on best harvest and post-harvest practices.
Fine Flavor Initiative
For over 10 years, we have collaborated with the Ghana Fine Flavor Cocoa initiative, having worked together on the establishment of the initiative, we continue our support through deep supply chain relationships with cooperatives in Offinso and Akyemansa