JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Peterbrooke Chocolatier® is proud and excited to announce that all store locations and our factory have earned UTZ certification. UTZ Certified stands for sustainable farming of cocoa with better opportunities for farmers, their families and our planet. The UTZ program enables farmers to learn better farming methods to increase yields for cocoa, help improve working conditions and to help take better care of the environment.
"The UTZ certification is exciting for both our team and our customers," says Billy Morris, CEO of Peterbrooke. "Earning the UTZ Certification is meaningful and significant to Peterbrooke in our efforts to support programs that improve the lives and environment in areas of Cocoa farming. After evaluating the significant impact that the UTZ Certified program has to offer, it was an easy decision to move forward with the program. Our customers can now enjoy our delicious Peterbrooke chocolate knowing that they are supporting farmers, their families, and the environment," Morris added.
The UTZ certification is a pillar within our new Peterbrooke Promise® program. The Peterbrooke Promise® is centered on Community, Sustainability and Global Responsibility. We believe all people should live well, live long and live smart. Together with UTZ we support good, viable agricultural practices that enable farmers, their families, and their environment to thrive.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier® believes that by helping to enable farmers and their families through education is the direct path to a sustainable future. UTZ Certified engages in what they call the "big picture" approach, which they believe is the only way to make the production of cocoa truly sustainable. Their codes of conduct cover a broad range of requirements contributing to better production, a better environment and a better life for everyone.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier® was founded in 1983 with a mission to bring the art of European chocolate making to the United States. Peterbrooke is "Your Neighborhood Chocolatier" and offers a wide selection of European styled handmade chocolates. The first shop opened in the historic Jacksonville neighborhood of San Marco, and over 31 years later we have multiple locations throughout the Southeast.
For more information please visit www.peterbrooke.com or E-mail [email protected]
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