WE CAN ALL ACT FOR A FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE COCOA SECTOR & FOR INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE GASTRONOMY.

The Valrhona Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds and manages public interest projects.

Our adventure began in 2006, when a group of Valrhona employees decided to go above and beyond what their jobs required of them. They may have had different aspirations in the development of ethical, fair projects, but when it comes to their convictions, there was one common denominator: taste. They initially established projects in the Drôme Valley, at the regional level. From there, the Valrhona Foundation was born.

In 2019, the Foundation expanded, enabling all those who wished (employees, customers, suppliers, foodies, etc.) to get involved in implementing international initiatives for gastronomy and the cocoa sector.

Visit the Fonds Solidaire Valrhona website
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Our mission

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We act for a fair and sustainable cocoa sector, and a responsible and inclusive gastronomy

For a fair and sustainable cocoa industry

The issues of the cocoa industry are well known: child labor, deforestation, community living conditions, etc. Our actions in the sector aim to have a positive impact on cocoa producer communities by responding to their needs as best as possible.
For a fair and sustainable cocoa sector, we finance projects in line with the UN’s sustainable development goals.

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For a responsible and inclusive gastronomy

This kind of gastronomy is mindful of living things, of humans and the planet, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and seasonal ingredients. It also respects people by feeding them well and embracing them in all their diversity. Finally, it passes down the passion for gastronomy to the next generations. 

Getting involved: for what benefits?

GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE VALRHONA FOUNDATION MEANS:

  • Acting for a cause related to your profession
  • Involving your company and employees
  • Promoting your commitments to your customers
  • Joining a community of committed professionals
  • Benefiting from a tax advantage*

YOU WILL SUPPORT:

  • Communities in cocoa-producing countries
  • Training for young people in the pastry sector
  • Environmental projects

CHOOSE HOW MUCH YOU WISH TO DONATE

  • From €1, you can participate in collective projects
  • For larger donations, choose the project you want to fund

* TAX ADVANTAGE

  • French companies can get a corporate tax reduction of up to 60% of their donation. Therefore, a donation of €5,000 will actually cost you €2,000.
  • For companies based in the European Union, you can enjoy the tax advantages for donations provided by your country

Would you like to get involved?

Contact the Valrhona Solidarity Fund
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