UTZ Certified Coffee
UTZ certification verifies sustainable farming and traceability from the individual farm to your roastery.
What UTZ Certified Coffee Means
UTZ Certified is a sustainability program built on better farming practices, better working conditions, and full traceability. In 2018 UTZ merged with Rainforest Alliance, but UTZ-certified lots are still recognized and traded in the market.
- Better farmingGood agricultural practices that raise yield and protect the environment.
- Better conditionsWorker safety, fair treatment, and access to education and housing.
- TraceabilityEvery certified lot is tracked from the individual farm to the buyer.
- Annual auditIndependent verification against the UTZ code of conduct.
UTZ Certified Coffee Essentials
Merged Standard
UTZ merged with Rainforest Alliance in 2018, but the name persists in trade.
Farm-to-Buyer
UTZ is known for its chain-of-custody traceability system.
Transition Path
Many farms certified under UTZ have transitioned to the Rainforest Alliance standard.
The UTZ Certified Coffee Journey
Farm Enrolls
A farm adopts the UTZ code of conduct.
Practices Implemented
Good agricultural and social practices are put in place.
Audit
An independent certifier verifies compliance.
Traceable Shipment
Certified lots ship with full farm-to-buyer traceability.
UTZ Certified Coffee FAQ
UTZ Certified is a sustainability program covering farming practices, working conditions, and traceability. It merged with Rainforest Alliance in 2018 but the certification is still recognized.
Yes, the two programs merged in 2018 under the Rainforest Alliance. UTZ-certified lots still trade and are accepted by buyers.
Yes. UTZ built its reputation on chain-of-custody traceability from individual farm to final buyer.
Nonda works with certified farms in Uganda. Contact us with your grade and volume to check current UTZ or Rainforest Alliance availability.
Source UTZ Certified Coffee From Uganda
Tell us your grade, volume, and target market. We will confirm certified lot availability and send samples with documentation.
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