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Chef’s Choice Foods Manufacturer Co., Ltd.
Our Commitment to Ethical Sourcing
We, Chef's Choice Foods Manufacturer Co., Ltd., as a vegan-owned company and manufacturer of 100% PLANT-BASED products, believe that responsible production must respect both human and animal rights, and we are committed to ensuring that our practices are aligned with these values.
Zero Tolerance for Monkey Labor
Chef's Choice Foods Manufacturer Co., Ltd. firmly oppose the used of animal labor in agricultural practices, especially the use of monkeys in coconut harvesting. We enforce a strict policy against the use of monkey labor with our coconuts. All coconuts used in our products are:
a) Harvested exclusively by trained human workers using a commercialized process that could not be accomplished using Monkey Labor
b) Sourced from farms that have satisfied the standard requirements for Good Agricultural Practices for Food Crops (TAS 9001-2021) and Monkey Free Plus certified by Department of Agriculture
c) Selected through verified supply chains that prohibit animal exploitation
Supplier Requirements
We work closely with our suppliers to ensure compliance with the policy. Our requirements include:
- Supplier must sign MOU that no monkey labor is used in any stages of coconuts harvesting and processsing
- Regular audits, documentation, and verification processes by our Quality Control & Procurement team
- Immediate sever of ties with suppliers found to use monkeys labor
With this we expect all partners to uphold these principles as a condition of working with Chef's Choice Foods Manufacturer Co., Ltd.
Certifications & Verification
Where applicable, we support and recognize third-party verification systems and certifications that promote ethical sourcing. For instance, "GAP and Monkey Free Plus" as authorized by the department of Agriculture of Thailand.
We ceaselessly evaluate and improve our sourcing practices to align with evolving global standards.
