Strong increase of sustainably produced UTZ coffee, cocoa and tea worldwide

The UTZ Certified annual report 2012 shows a strong increase of sustainably produced UTZ coffee, cocoa and tea worldwide. Sales of certified coffees rose with 38% to a total volume of 188,096 metric tons. Cocoa sales with the UTZ label grew even stronger; 178% increase in 2012 leading to a total of 118,641 metric tons. Tea sales increased with 5% to 3,074 metric tons. Responsibly produced products are available for consumers around the world; UTZ labeled products reached as many as 104 countries last year. Of the total worldwide coffee production, already 8% is certified by UTZ. Although the cocoa program is much younger, it already exceeds the coffee figures: 13% of the worldwide cocoa production meets the strict requirements of the UTZ label (News Item UTZ Certified, 7 May 2013).