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Beverage Solutions Brand DaVinci Gourmet Drives Sustainable Sourcing with Move to Rainforest Alliance Certified Cocoa
In a first among global food service beverage brands, DaVinci Gourmet, a brand under Kerry Group, has transitioned 100% of the cocoa used in its full range of sauces, syrups and powders to Rainforest Alliance Certified sources.
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