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At ICAM-Agostoni, ensuring food safety and product quality is integral to our traceability approach—from bean to bar. Our comprehensive systems guarantee transparency, compliance, and excellence at every stage of production. 🍫🌱🙌🏼 #AgostoniChocolate #ICAMcioccolato #ChocolateByNature #BeantoBar

While volatile cocoa prices have placed the organic chocolate sector under new pressure, ICAM’s R&D Director Antonio Agostoni sees a future that’s more promising than ever. In this exclusive interview, he unpacks what’s behind today’s challenges—and how leading manufacturers are adapting through direct sourcing, customization, and traceability. 👉 Read the article below to discover how resilience is redefining what it means to be “premium.” #OrganicChocolate #Agostoni #SustainableSourcing #ChocolateExcellence #privatelabel #chocolatebar

For sourcing departments that prioritize traceability, reliability and risk mitigation, Agostoni provides: - Cocoa supplies that are more resilient to climate, pests, and unpredictable yield swings - Stronger relationships with farmer communities which lower risk of disruptions or supply issues - Inputs that are “Certified / Organic / Fairtrade” not just in name, but per documented practice Agostoni-ICAM doesn’t just source cocoa — we develop sustainable farming models that scale, reduce risk, and deliver traceable, quality cocoa for your private label assortments. Sustainable Farming for a Climate Resilient Livelihood of Cocoa Farmers in Uganda project engaged 600 farming families over 310 hectares, across 31 villages, to adopt regenerative and organic practices. The results are concrete: 86% of farmers adopted organic fertilization. 66% implement proper tree spacing. 70% adopted pruning techniques. Pest and disease infestations were reduced by 21%. We believe ethical sourcing includes economic stability. Over 98% of farmers joined local Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs), giving them access to credit, savings, and community resilience. 🍫 Visit us at PLMA Booth #1711!

Supply chain excellence goes beyond sourcing—it extends across how we process, produce, and package. In 2024, Agostoni-ICAM achieved a 30% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity compared with 2020. Partnering with a supplier like Agostoni means: -Lower risk from regulation infractions. -Strong sustainability credentials you can communicate and verify. -More predictability in cost and supply as energy efficiency reduces exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. At the Orsenigo facility: A trigenerator ultimately covers 77% of the energy needs of the Orsenigo production site. Remaining energy needs are from renewable sources, supporting a more circular, lower-carbon production footprint. On packaging: 93% of primary packaging is recyclable or compostable, aligning with eco-design goals. Compostable certified packaging has increased, cutting traditional plastic use by dozens of tonnes. For procurement teams, these are not just “nice to haves”—they are increasingly expectations. With regulatory pressure growing (EUDR, sustainability reporting, ESG KPIs) and consumers demanding greener products. 🍫 Visit us at PLMA Conference Booth #1711!

Source Smarter, Not Harder – By working with Agostoni-ICAM: - You get governance embedded in your supply chain, not just after-the-fact reporting - You reduce risk (legal, reputational, supply disruption) - You gain a supplier partner with verified sustainable credentials Partner with a supplier with full chain control—Agostoni-ICAM ensures every cocoa bean, plot, certificate, and process is accounted for. For retailers, one question always looms: can I trace every link and ensure my supplier meets my CSR and regulatory obligations? With Agostoni-ICAM, the answer is yes. We enforce an Ethical Code & Code of Conduct for Cocoa Suppliers, covering human rights, social responsibility, environmental protections, and operating practices. In 2024, nearly all cocoa suppliers are required to adhere to these codes, ensuring their practices are aligned with ICAM’s values and international best practices. Our traceability programs yield measurable results: mapping of 27,000+ plots, 95% deforestation-free compliance, oversight in more than 20 supply chains across Africa, South America, and Central America. Certifications across 64% of cocoa production (Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance). Emission drops, packaging improvements, and regenerative farming practices complement these efforts. 🍫 Visit us at PLMA Booth #1711!

For sourcing departments that prioritize full traceability, compliance, and risk mitigation — Agostoni offers: - Governing Codes of Conduct & Ethical Codes that suppliers sign, matching international standards. - Real-time mapping of land plots, so that the risk of deforestation or non-compliance is actively managed. - Certified cocoa inputs ensuring both environmental and social standards are met. Choose a partner who doesn’t just promise traceability — who lives it. Agostoni-ICAM: bean to bar, every plot mapped, every supply link accountable. At Agostoni-ICAM, we believe in a supply chain you can see, trust, and verify. In 2024, 74% of our cocoa was sourced via direct or integrated supply chains, giving us closer control over quality, ethics, and origin. We’ve mapped over 27,000 agricultural plots in our countries of origin to ensure compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Of those plots, 95% already meet “deforestation-free” criteria, with the remaining 5% under review and mitigation planning. We also work with various sourcing supply chains in Africa and Latin America plus operations in Uganda and Peru, implementing ethical & environmental certifications (Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic) covering 64% of the cocoa we produce. This means buyers can confidently certify that the chocolate they private label is ethically produced. 🍫 Visit us at PLMA Booth #1711!