Barry Callebaut

Regenerative Connections supports the development of a sustainable brand of chocolate—Barry Callebaut—by facilitating partnerships with dairy producers to support the vision of the Van Leer brand. Practices for this sustainable chocolate partnership are associated with measurable improvements in addressing enteric emissions and feed-use efficiency through a methane-reducing feed additive, improved soil health, and carbon sequestration.

Claims can be measured and verified with increased cover cropping, reduced tillage, and improved biodiversity. Regenerative Connections identified a fair market value for incorporating these practices, including additional compensation to support farm specific innovations.

Producer partnerships are voluntary, and collaboration is producer-driven and supported with peer networking.

READ: Barry Callebaut Americas' partnerships to make sustainable chocolate (barry-callebaut.com)