Givaudan announces new Rainforest Alliance certification for a selection of its vanilla extracts marketed in Europe. The certification attests to the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting communities and protecting the environment, embodied by its Sourcing4Good program.
“This certification not only meets the growing demands of environmentally conscious consumers but also fosters a sustainable future for communities and ecosystems alike.”
“Givaudan’s Rainforest Alliance certified vanilla products empower our customers to proudly showcase the frog seal on their packaging, helping consumers to make more conscientious purchasing decisions.”
– Gwen Kastler, Regional Product Manager, Vanilla.
Rainforest Alliance offers a widely recognized certification program for sustainable agricultural practices that supports farmers in implementing practices that protect the environment, improve their livelihoods, promote the human rights of farmworkers, and help them mitigate and adapt to climate change. SOMAVA, a joint venture between Givaudan and Henri Fraise Fils et Cie begun in 2014, works directly with farmers in Rainforest Alliance Certified villages. The certification enables full traceability for a selection of vanilla beans cultivated in Madagascar for use in one of the company’s European extraction facilities, located in the Netherlands.
Supporting Madagascar’s vanilla farmers through the Givaudan Foundation
The recent certification represents one of Givaudan’s many initiatives to support local livelihoods and biodiversity in Madagascar. With the help of its implementing partners, the Givaudan Foundation has built or renovated 30 schools, providing a positive learning environment for more than 4,500 children. It has also provided access to two healthcare centers serving over 1,000 patients annually and facilitated access to clean water for over 10,000 villagers. As part of the company’s efforts to improve environmental sustainability, the Givaudan Foundation supported the provision of 4,000 energy-efficient cooking stoves for vanilla farmer households, environmental education in 10 schools, and the establishment of energy-efficient institutional kitchens in two schools.
Expertise in creating superior vanilla flavourings consumers love
With over 100 years of experience in extracts, flavour creation and market regulation, vanilla is a cornerstone of the Givaudan portfolio. The company offers an extensive range of vanilla extracts and flavorings, covering a variety of declarations and certification standards, such as Rainforest Alliance and Organic Certified (Ecocert), along with tailor-made vanilla solutions. With this diverse portfolio, customers can partner with Givaudan flavorists to co-create exceptional food experiences that not only delight their consumers but also foster lasting trust.
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers, we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and well-being solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2024, Givaudan employed over 16,900 people worldwide and achieved CHF 7.4 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 15.6%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people’s health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature.