For several years, Eric VALLEGEAS has been committed to more "fairtrade" cocoa. Different programs are now piloted by organizations (Max Havelaar, Cacao Trace, Cocoa Horizons, Chocolatiers Engagés ...) and which carry strong values guaranteeing:

- Improved working conditions for planters:

* A guaranteed minimum price: this price allows them to cover the basic needs of the family and finance their production methods that respect the environment.

* A stable remuneration which allows them to invest and to plan more serenely for the future.

As a true man in the field, Eric VALLEGEAS also regularly travels to producing countries to discuss the production of cocoa beans but also the working and living conditions of the planters.

"By savoring our chocolates, you are helping and participating in the whole human adventure of an artisanal, traditional and fragile industry, which must be protected."

Our commitment is also demonstrated by our numerous certifications ensuring quality and eco-responsibility on the products we offer.

An important and priority sourcing work in the choice of the origins of cocoa

* Less fertilizer / phytosanitary products for maintenance

* No OGM

* Waste treatment

* Plantation maintenance and renewal

* Support for conversion to ORGANIC

- Commitments for the future:

* Fight against deforestation

* Mix the plantations with fruit trees to shelter the cocoa trees

* Diversify cultures to live throughout the year of their exploitation

As a true man in the field, Eric VALLEGEAS also regularly travels to producing countries to discuss the production of cocoa beans but also the working and living conditions of the planters.

"By savoring our chocolates, you are helping and participating in the whole human adventure of an artisanal, traditional and fragile industry, which must be protected."

Our commitment is also demonstrated by our numerous certifications ensuring quality and eco-responsibility on the products we offer.

An important and priority sourcing work in the choice of the origins of cocoa

Glass jar, mainly paper packaging, most of the packaging used by Ile de Ré Chocolats is recyclable.

Indeed, the cases of the chocolate bars are made of paper with a film coating for food contact; no need for aluminum overwrap, the case can be sorted and recovered.

The Origins boxes, nibbles, tablet cases are made of FSC * paper.

For other packaging, recyclable materials are chosen as much as possible.

* Forest Stewardship Council: environmental label, the aim of which is to ensure that the production of wood or a wood-based product complies with the procedures guaranteeing sustainable forest management