Media Release: Rainforest Alliance certification

Kilchberg | June 17, 2026 – The Lindt & Sprüngli Group has reached a major milestone on its sustainability journey: from this year onwards, 100% of its cocoa is sourced as Rainforest Alliance Certified under the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program. The Rainforest Alliance seal will be introduced progressively on the Group’s product packaging. Lindt & Sprüngli will continue to invest in additional Farming Program activities beyond certification. 

The Rainforest Alliance is a leading global non-profit organization, developing the Sustainable Agriculture Standard and operating a global certification system for agricultural products. Rainforest Alliance farm certificate-holders must adhere to the requirements of the standard and are supported through training and technical assistance. This provides a framework to regularly assess farming practices across social, environmental, and economic aspects, including working conditions, pest management, and conservation of ecosystems.

Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program
The Rainforest Alliance certification forms the baseline for Lindt & Sprüngli’s cocoa sourcing. In addition, the Group continues targeted investments and activities in the Farming Program beyond Rainforest Alliance certification to address key challenges in the cocoa sector. For instance, Lindt & Sprüngli promotes agroforestry, supports forest protection and restoration, invests in community development, and has initiated a Living Income Pilot Program that aims to help close the living income gap for participating cocoa farmers. For more information on Farming Program initiatives, please refer to the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program 2026-2030 document.

Packaging changes
The Rainforest Alliance seal will be gradually introduced on permanent products of the Lindt & Sprüngli portfolio, where applicable. Due to space limitations, particularly on seasonal and individually wrapped products, the seal may not appear on all products.

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About Lindt & Sprüngli
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.