Rainforest Alliance

Nicolas Mounard’s Case for Changing How Cocoa Is Bought

The Rainforest Alliance’s new commercial chief has seen sustainability influence a major buyer’s sourcing. Now he wants longer commitments to cooperatives, a common cocoa standard and investment on a scale the sector has yet to reach

, and Anthony Myers

Oct 23, 2026 . 1:21 PM

11 min read

Image shows Nicolas Mounard Chief Commercial Officer at Rainforest Alliance — Nicolas Mounard, Rainforest Alliance's new chief commercial officer. Image: Rainforest Alliance

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