Rainforest Alliance sees robust growth
The Rainforest Alliance has seen continued growth in all of its programs despite the tough economic climate in 2009. The international non-profit organization, developing initiatives for sustainable forestry, agriculture, tourism and climate, reported an increase of 26% in the number of companies buying from certified farms and forests. According to Rainforest's president, four out of the five top tea companies worldwide have committed to buying tea from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Tea brands that source part of their crops from sustainable sources include Lipton, Peet's Coffee & Tea, The Tao of Tea, Dallmayr, Twinings and Taylors of Harrogate.