Efforts to Establish Traceability

Where and by whom was the cocoa produced?
Meiji is now working to establish traceability to the farms.
This will lead to an accurate understanding of production areas, as well as to addressing social issues such as child labor and deforestation.
This is what makes sustainable agriculture and cocoa cultivation possible.
From the farmer to the consumer, by ensuring the stable procurement and quality of cocoa,
We will continue to bring peace of mind and smiles to everyone involved with chocolate.

Target Establish traceability to the farms for all suppliers by FYE March 2027.

Status of traceability establishment

We have established traceability to the farms at the following suppliers

BRAZIL
MEXICO
DOMINICAN REP.
VIETNAM
ECUADOR

(From April 2024 to March 2025)

The map shows the location of the farms we source from in Ghana and the location of the representative villages supported through Meiji Cocoa Support.
Click on the points on the map to see details such as the village name, past activities, and area of the farm.

Legend：●FarmVillage

(From October 2022 to September 2023)

The valued partners in Ghana
who support Meiji's initiatives
at production areas

The establishment of traceability and a wide range of initiatives by Meiji would not be possible without the local partners.
They frequently visit farmers and farms to listen to real voices.
This is why we can take actions that are rooted in the local communities.

Field
coordinator

We are working with Meiji to procure sustainable cocoa beans and support long-term farmer self-reliance.
GPS mapping of farm registrations in databases is essential to ensure supply chain transparency and traceability.
In addition, to ensure traceability, we maintain digital records, have a regular auditing system, and thoroughly train farmers on sustainable practices.
These controls also help prevent deforestation.
Sustainability
Project Lead

The implementation of our program in the Meiji's communities, enables the cocoa beans procured from the communities to be traceable. We work with farmers to regularly provide training to improve the quality and productivity of the cocoa beans and to achieve more sustainable livelihood. In addition, we work with Meiji on the School Forest Garden project, which is an initiative to produce agricultural products needed for school lunches. By providing students with continuous school lunches, we aim to increase school attendance, and this project has been very much appreciated by the community.
Development
officer

Hand in hand with Meiji, we are promoting projects such as providing cocoa seedlings and shade trees.
These efforts will not only improve cocoa bean yields and reduce the burden on the environment but also support the livelihoods of farmers and their communities.
By providing farmers with a variety of training and resources they need, we value helping them build a brighter future by increasing their incomes and improving their livelihoods.
Sustainability
director

We deal in cocoa beans that have been traced from the farm to the Meiji factory while preventing deforestation. Furthermore, we strictly adhere to international standards and various regulations by utilizing the latest technology to maintain the quality of cocoa beans and through strong cooperation with our partners.
Establishing traceability is not just a process. It is about building trust. Together, we and Meiji have created a supply chain that enables sustainable cocoa bean sourcing and long-term market transactions.