About QPP
“A focus on
sustainability
is an imperative,
not an option.”
Juergen B. Steinemann, CEO Barry Callebaut
Quality cocoa for a better life
The Quality Partner Program – QPP – is a unique cocoa sustainability program developed by Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, and our subsidiary Societé Africaine de Cacao (SACO) in Ivory Coast.
QPP supports cooperatives in their efforts to serve the needs of their cocoa farmer members. It enables and encourages farmers to grow and produce cocoa in a sustainable, responsible way.
Farmer Field Schools are used to help train the modern cocoa farmer. Farmers learn how to increase the productivity of their farms and how to improve the quality of their cocoa. They learn about techniques for managing pests and diseases that can harm cocoa plants, and about the importance of biodiversity. Training also covers sound labor practices including sensitization about child labor issues.
By delivering higher volumes of better quality and traceable cocoa, farmers can earn more from their crops, and with the increase in income improve their overall quality of life.
Other integrated activities of the Quality Partner Program include improving access to education, healthcare and clean water. These activities further contribute to improving quality of life and strengthening cocoa farming communities.
