For many small-scale producers in Latin America, the traditional cultivation of oil palm represents an important source of livelihood. Honduras is the third-largest producer of palm oil in Latin America and an important supplier to the European market. Small farmers produce around 40 % of the fruits that contain valuable palm oil.
In the MARIPOSA initiative, companies across the entire value chain have come together to support growers in meeting the strict sustainability requirements of European consumers. They use the MARIPOSA fund to finance the training of small-scale producers. For example, knowledge is imparted about the environmentally friendly cultivation of palm oil fruits and how to sustainably increase yields through improved management. In addition, participants will be able to have their harvest certified according to the strict sustainability criteria of the Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) or ISCC.
Peter Kölln has been investing in the MARIPOSA fund since 2020 and uses mostly palm oil for its crunchy mueslis from a supplier who is committed to the MARIPOSA initiative. In this way, we contribute to promoting palm oil cultivation on small farms in Latin America.
You can find further information on the MARIPOSA website.
