It is the policy of the company to make sure that our contribution to the planet is positive in our interactions with other cultures and people as well as leaving as small of an environmental footprint as possible. Below are some actions we have taken to move towards this goal.Ingredient Practices:CACAO:100% ethically tradedPurchased from Ivory CoastCold-pressed to protect antioxidantsObtained from small, family-owned and operated farmsNo human exploitationFarmers provided with fair wages and humane working conditionsNo pesticides used in the harvesting of our cacao beansSustainable forest farmland growthA CAI:100% ethically tradedPurchased from co-operative farmsHarvested by local communities from wild, uncultivated area and protected by the rain forest canopySustainable harvesting practicesSlowing down the clear cutting of the Amazon jungleFreeze-dried to protect the antioxidantsPackaging MaterialsRenewable or green resourcesCertified by the three major environmental oversight organizations (Triple Certification): * Forest Stewardship Council * Sustainable Forest Initiative * Endorsement of Forest Certification SchemesFuture packaging will carry these environmental endorsement certifications from each applicable organization.Go Green!!!Business PracticesNo harmful ingredients or genetically modified organisms or ingredientsCreate awareness for our ethically-conscious customers and distributors long-term vision.
