Sustainably Sweet: How Nestlé is Packing Decadence into Every Bite
Decadent, delicious, and delightfully nostalgic biting into your favourite chocolate bar is a sensory experience that chocolate lovers around the world cherish.
While chocolate's ability to bring joy is well known, what's lesser known is its growing impact on the planet—in a good way. Whether you are taking a well-earned break with KitKat, grabbing a snack-time boost with BarOne or enjoying the bubbly lightness of Aero - Nestlé's beloved chocolate confectionery brands have been delighting South Africans for decades. But to commemorate World Chocolate Day which took place earlier this week on 7 July, it's what's behind the bar that's making the real difference.
Better Cocoa
In South Africa, KitKat is made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa—thanks to the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, launched in 2009. This initiative focuses on Better Farming, Better Lives, and Better Cocoa, and works to positively impact the lives of cocoa-farming families across Africa.
One of the Cocoa Plan's most impactful initiatives is the Income Accelerator Programme, which has already enrolled over 10,000 farming families in Côte d'Ivoire. The programme encourages better agricultural practices—such as pruning and crop diversification—while also supporting children's education and empowering women within cocoa farming communities.
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