CARE Naturkost GmbH & Co. KG

Ein schöner Moment für CARE Naturkost und unsere Geschäftsführerin Nicol Stegmann: Nicol wurde einstimmig in den Vorstand des Grofor - Deutscher Verband des Großhandels mit Ölen, Fetten und Ölrohstoffen e. V. gewählt. Diese Wahl bedeutet uns sehr viel. Sie ist eine Anerkennung für Nicols langjährige Erfahrung, ihr großes Wissen über den Markt und ihr Engagement in unserer Branche. Seit mehr als 30 Jahren prägt sie CARE Naturkost mit großer Expertise und ihrer Persönlichkeit. Dass diese Wahl ausgerechnet im Jubiläumsjahr des GROFOR erfolgt, macht sie noch besonderer: Der Verband feiert in diesem Jahr sein 110-jähriges Bestehen und vertritt heute mehr als 150 Mitgliedsunternehmen unserer Branche. Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Nicol! 🎉 Zugleich gratulieren wir dem gesamten neu bzw. wiedergewählten Vorstand des GROFOR e.V.: Bastian Düsing, Roland Henkel, Oliver Leßmann, Jakob Dehoust, Claus Meyer, Max Prause und Leonard Slezak. Ebenso gratulieren wir Bjoern Meyer zur Wiederwahl als Präsident und Stephanie Kröger und dem gesamten GROFOR-Team zu diesem besonderen Jubiläumsjahr. Wir freuen uns auf gute Zusammenarbeit und einen starken Austausch innerhalb der Branche! #CARENaturkost #GROFOR #Rohstoffhandel #Öle #Fette #Verbandsarbeit #Branche

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗮: 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 ⚠️ Chia continues to be a major talking point in the UK. The driver is clear: tightening global supply meets steadily rising demand. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄: • Recent arrivals may create short-term relief, but this should not be mistaken for a structural turnaround. • Sentiment is turning cautious: many packers are increasingly reluctant to share indicative pricing or commit beyond immediate shipment needs, reflecting uncertainty around next crop performance and logistics in key origin regions. • With large parts of the South American crop already placed, availability for forward coverage is limited. • Prices keep trending upwards, supported by strong consumption and constrained supply pipelines. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: If offers appear, it is prudent to secure coverage rather than wait for “better levels.” The outlook for 2026 availability remains unpredictable, and delaying decisions can translate directly into higher replacement costs. We support procurement teams with transparent sourcing, realistic lead-time planning, and reliable organic quality, including organic black chia seeds in standard trade packs (e.g. 25 kg) from origins such as Uganda and Paraguay. 🇺🇬🇵🇾 #MarketUpdate #Chia #Organic #Procurement #SupplyChain #RiskManagement

𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 (𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻): 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 EU co-legislators reached a provisional agreement to postpone the EUDR application to 30 December 2026 (and to 30 June 2027 for micro and small enterprises) while introducing targeted simplifications to make implementation more workable. For procurement teams, this is welcome predictability — but not a reason to pause. The smartest use of the extra time is to: •validate supplier & origin data •clarify who files due diligence statements and who keeps identifiers •test internal workflows early (before enforcement pressure hits) We will continue investing in traceability and long-term supplier partnerships across our organic ingredient streams — from fats & oils to cocoa and coconut products — because credible forest protection only works if compliance is practical and reliable. #EUDR #SupplyChain #Procurement #Organic #Sustainability

This is Angelito. Angelito is 54 years old, lives in the Philippines and is a coconut farmer 🇵🇭🥥 In the late 60s, when he grew up on his parents’ coconut farm, Angelito was always expected to inherit the property and continue the family’s farming tradition. This was considered normal at the time. However, Angelito always wanted his children to choose their own paths and not be limited to only one profession. His greatest wish therefore was to send his children to college as a self-made man. And indeed, through farming and harvesting organic coconuts, Angelito was able to send all of his 5 children to college, which is considered an unattainable luxury among non-organic farmers of his land-size. His positive attitude towards nature and the environment ultimately convinced 2 of his children to focus their studies on agricultural development and thus continue the family heritage in their own way. We are proud to be working with you Angelito! #organic #sustainable #nextgeneration

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐔 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 — 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 (𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚) 🌍 Cocoa is more than just a treat — it’s becoming a test case for sustainable global trade. With the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the European Union is raising the bar for responsible supply chains. What’s changing? 🔍 Big companies must now prove that their supply chains are clean — both environmentally and ethically. 📊 SMEs may not be directly affected, but they’ll still feel the pressure from larger buyers. 🚫 A Forced Labour Regulation is also coming in 2027, banning non-compliant products across all industries. For cocoa producers, this is a pivotal moment. Traceability isn’t just a buzzword anymore — it’s the ticket to market access. The good news? Those who invest in transparency and sustainable practices now will lead tomorrow. Whether you deal with cocoa or other products, these rules signal a clear trend: sustainability is no longer optional — it's essential. #Sustainability #Cocoa #SupplyChain #EURegulations #OrganicIngredients

𝗘𝗨𝗗𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 ⌛️ We’re ready for the EUDR’s start (30 Dec 2025). The rule is clear: only deforestation-free, legally produced, fully traceable goods make itinto or out of the EU—down to the exact plot (polygons for >4 ha). 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗼𝗶𝗹—𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 • RSPO-certified supply chains as a baseline. • Plantation/mill mapping with plot geodata; segregated EUDR lots (nomass-balance models). • DDS prepared per shipment to avoid border delays. 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮—𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 • Farm registers with polygons (>4 ha) or point data (≤4 ha). • Fermentary/batch segregation and legality evidence tied to each plot. • Rapid DDS filing with auditable records. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝘀 Audit-ready traceability, pre-checked documentation, and supplier training to keep compliant flows moving—without surprises. If palm or cocoa are on your risk list, let’s pilot an EUDR-compliantflow now and de-risk your 2026 volumes. #EUDR #DeforestationFree #Organic #PalmOil #Cocoa