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Tony's Open Chain inspires a new industry norm

How?

Tony’s 5 Sourcing Principles take a farmer-first approach in cocoa that prioritises human rights and environmental protection, aiming to reverse institutionalised inequality. By combining these 5 Sourcing Principles – traceability, higher prices, long-term commitments, strong farmer partnerships, and enhanced quality and productivity – Tony's Open Chain seeks to end structural poverty and establish more equitable relationships with cocoa cooperatives in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Traceable Cocoa BeansTraceable sourcing is responsible sourcing, and Tony's Open Chain offers this across three levels - operational, environmental and social.
A higher priceWe pay the Living Income Reference Price for all beans sourced via the model, in addition to current certification premiums.
The Long-TermWe establish long-term commitments with both Mission Allies and partner cooperatives to ensure income stability for farmers.
Strong FarmersWe promote professional farming cooperatives and farms, giving the farmers and their self-organized groups the power to structurally change inequality.
Quality and ProductivityWe help farmers to professionalise by investing in agricultural knowledge and skills, as well as organising labour brigades.

MORE BEANS MEANS MORE IMPACT

Sourcing more bean volume through Tony's Open Chain is the biggest driver to achieve lasting change.

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Mission Allies

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metric tons of beans

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cocoa farmers

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Our results

Thanks to the growing volumes sourced by our Mission Allies, Tony’s Open Chain is on its way to reaching 1% of West African farmers.

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of Tony's Open Chain beans for Mission Allies are paid at the Living Income Reference Price

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Child labour prevalence rate, at our long-term partner cooperatives - versus 46.7% industry average.

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of Tony’s Open Chain’s supply chain was verified deforestation-free for the 2023/24 season.

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Together, we'll end exploitation in cocoa