RITTER-SPORT.COM Product responsibility EL CACAO Ritter Sport's road to its own sustainable cocoa In 2012 RITTER SPORT did not just celebrate its 100th anniversary, it also marked a new chapter in its commitment to sustainability in Nicaragua. RITTER SPORT purchased land in the eastern part of the country and is now actively involved in the sustainable cultivation of cocoa. The goal is as clear as it is ambitious: cocoa that has been cultivated in an ecologically and socially responsible manner. With 2,500 hectares, this is one of the largest cocoa plantations in the world. Cultivation is subject to standards that allow the plantation to be certified according to UTZ Certified or Rainforest Alliance as soon as it is literally bearing fruits. The first harvest is expected in 2017. Purchasing land and becoming involved in the sustainable cultivation of cocoa is the most effective way for a medium-sized company like RITTER SPORT to have maximum influence over the ecological and social conditions in cocoa cultivation.