Acacia fiber, a prebiotic fiber for a healthier tomorrow!
Alland & Robert guarantees a minimum fibre content of 90% for all products of its range “Acacia Fibre“. Organic, Fair for Life, FODMAP-friendly and other certifications are available upon request.
ACACIA GUM, RECOGNIZED AS A DIETARY FIBER
In Europe, acacia gum has long been recognized as a fiber. Nutrition claims are applicable for acacia gum: either “source of fiber” or “high in fiber”, depending on the dosage*.
In the United States, acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes since December 2021. This decision from the FDA has allowed acacia gum to count as a dietary fibre on American Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels.
Strong scientific literature demonstrates that Acacia gum is a fibre. The FDA has agreed that acacia gum has physiological effects beneficial to human health, such as the reduction of blood glucose and insulin levels after it is eaten with a meal containing a carbohydrate that raises blood glucose levels.
ACACIA GUM, A NATURAL, VEGETAL & SAFE SOLUTION FOR THE FORMULATION OF FOOD & DRINKS, WITH A POSITIVE IMPACT ON DIGESTIVE HEALTH
A study commissioned by Alland & Robert from an independent consumer research organization established the positive impact of acacia gum on gut health and digestive wellness. In recent years, the gastrointestinal (GI) system has been linked to numerous aspects of health. Alland & Robert decided to research to role acacia gum can play in gut health, evaluate the impact of acacia gum on consumers who suffer from intestinal disorders regularly and provide scientific data that support the use of acacia gum as a gut health agent.
Did you know that the addition of acacia gum can help to improve the Nutri Score of food products ? Our research has shown that acacia gum can support the creation of healthier food products and help improve their nutritional information and labelling.
THE FODMAP-FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION
The FODMAP-friendly certification is designed to enable people with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who are following a low-FODMAP diet to easily identify suitable food products. FODMAP stands for Fermentable by colonic bacteria, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols.
Acacia gum has low FODMAP content, making it an ideal ingredient for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome as well as other digestive disorders. It can be used to formulate products compatible with a low-FODMAP diet – it is rich in prebiotic fibre and helps improve intestinal transit and reinforce good gut bacteria.
HOW TO REFORMULATE PRODUCTS : THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GUM ACACIA
Gum acacia can be used as an ingredient in food formulations to help improve certain aspects that contribute to a better Nutri-Score. Here are a few:
REDUCED FAT CONTENT: Acacia gum can be used as a fat substitute in certain food applications, such as dressings, sauces, and baked goods. It helps compensate the effects of the reduction of fat content in a formulation with acacia gum. The overall fat content and caloric density of the product can be reduced, which can lead to a better Nutri-Score.
FIBER ENRICHMENT: Acacia gum is a dietary prebiotic fiber that can be added to food products to increase their fiber content, which is one of the factors considered in the Nutri-Score calculation. Higher fiber content is associated with a healthier nutritional profile.
SUGAR REDUCTION: Acacia gum has adhesive properties and can be used as a binding agent or stabilizer in food products such as nutritional bars, to make all ingredients stick together. It will also enhance the sweetness or flavor of a product, which makes it possible to reduce the amount of added sugars used to achieve desired texture and mouthfeel, without compromising taste. Lower sugar content can result in an improved Nutri-Score.
CALORIE REDUCTION: Acacia gum has a relatively low caloric content compared to other ingredients used in food processing. By replacing higher-calorie ingredients with acacia gum, food products can achieve calorie reduction, which can positively impact the Nutri-Score.
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Alland & Robert celebrates SDG Flag Day 2024
On September 25, 2024, Alland & Robert is proud and excited to raise the flag of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! We show our support to the SDGs and we are happy to show that we are part of this global movement for a better world.
SDG Flag Day is an international initiative launched by the Global Compact. Member companies all raise a flag to symbolize their commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on 25th September, 2024. Alland & Robert is excited to raise awareness about the 2030 agenda and 17 SDGs. Adopted in September 2015 by 193 countries at the United Nations, the SDGs represent an action plan for peace, planet and prosperity.
Today is a good time to shine a light on the concrete initiatives Alland & Robert and our Corporate Foundation have created over the last few years to make our commitments a reality in countries where our natural gums are harvested:
- – Planting over 15,000 trees between 2020 and 2023 and protecting 155 hectares of land in partnership with NGO TreeAid
- – Taking actions to address the biological and social risks associated with the acacia gum supply chain by partnering with NGO Traffic and “We Use Wild” initiative, including signing the We Use Wild pledge
- – Getting our products certified Fair For Life – we’re the first company in the acacia gum supply chain to do this!
- – Focusing on the local communities through the Foundation and our work with our local suppliers
Since 2024, Alland & Robert has reinforced its commitments to sustainability and responsible business practices by becoming part of the Global Compact initiative. We have become part of a community of over 2,500 member organizations in 160 countries that drive positive change.
The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact address the fundamental responsibilities of business in the areas of human rights, international labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption.
Inspired by landmark UN declarations and conventions, they act as a normative authority for responsible business. By integrating the Ten Principles into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, businesses not only meet their fundamental responsibilities to people and the planet, but also set the stage for long-term success.
At Alland & Robert, we create awareness and act in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,that seek to address the world’s biggest challenges, including ending poverty, improving health and education, and tackling climate change. The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that each Goal and target are achieved by 2030. In alignment with its operations and stakeholders, Alland & Robert has prioritized seven SDGs where we can make a particular contribution.
All reporting by Alland & Robert on the SDG is available in the Alland & Robert CSR report 2024 that can be downloaded on our website.
This announcement is part of Alland & Robert strategy to lead the gum acacia industry in sustainability and ethics. We are taking responsibillity for crafting and communicating a clear vision for a sustainable future and an ethical industry. This involves setting ambitious, achievable goals and developing comprehensive strategies to reach them.
We work hard to ensure that our organization remains at the forefront of sustainability and durability, which is why ESG agency EcoVadis recently awarded us a Gold medal for our CSR performance.
The United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles
The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative and helps companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.For more information, visit their website.
At Alland & Robert, we are proud to say we have been working towards these goals and taking actions to advance societal goals for years. We will continue our efforts and communicate on our progress. Through this membership, we hope to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices.
At FI EUROPE 2024, discover innovation for a healthier tomorrow with Alland & Robert !
In 2024, Alland & Robert is celebrating 140 years and is more than ever focused on innovation. Let’s meet at the Food Ingredients Europe in Messe Frankfurt at Hall 3.0, booth F80.
Our whole team will be there to attend. Together, let’s innovate for a healthier tomorrow!
Why visit us at FI EUROPE 2024?
As the global leader and pioneer of natural gums, Alland & Robert is focused on innovation through its products and services. Our commitment and mission is to deliver natural, vegetal and sustainable solutions for healthier and better diets worldwide. Thanks to low carbon, plant-based ingredients, we help companies to innovate for a healthier tomorrow.
BEYOND ACACIA®
Alland & Robert’s new Beyond Acacia® range is the fruit of over two years of research and development, with the aim of meeting market expectations and combining environmental exemplarity with technological excellence. The Beyond Acacia® range brings high-density granulometry to the table, enabling the creation of an innovative and sustainable range of gums.
This new range also showcases Alland & Robert’s commitments to the environment: The transformation used to make high-density granules produces a much lower volume of carbon emissions. The Beyond Acacia® range enables direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced by 51.1% (scopes 1 + 2), and a reduction by 13.5% of emissions upstream and downstream in the value chain (scope 3).
Moreover, the Beyond Acacia® range’s improved solubility and dispersion capacity enables a reduction in energy use during the end user’s industrial process, as their production phase will require less time and energy to complete. The granules dissolve completely without being heated, even at high levels of concentration. The range new granularity ensures excellent hydration properties (superior to those of a standard gum), which maximize the efficiency of the dispersion process. The occurrence of foam during this process is reduced, as are quantities of particles, which also improves fluidity and reduces the occurrence of lumps. With Beyond Acacia®, the volume of acacia gum required to obtain a net weight of 100 grams is 32% lower than with an instant acacia gum, bringing additional carbon reductions in packaging, freight, storage and waste.
TASTE SAMPLES MANUFACTURED WITH SYNDEO® GELLING
Finding plant-based substitutes to non-vegan gelling agents can be a challenge if you’re looking for that perfect texture, sensory experience, hardness or resilience. During Food Ingredients Europe, come to our booth and taste vegan samples such as gummies, formulated with Syndeo® Gelling.
Composed of 100% natural and plant-based hydrocolloids and acacia gum, Syndeo® Gelling is ideal to substitute gelatin or other gelling agents in vegan formulations. Syndeo® Gelling offers a choice alternative for vegan candy recipes, mousses and healthy food supplements such as “gummies”. The combination of Syndeo® Gelling ingredients, 100% plant-based hydrocolloids, provides a compromise between gelatin and pectin. While gelatin provides high elasticity and reduced stickiness, pectin helps achieve firmer, stickier textures with little or even no elasticity. Syndeo® Gelling offers both low hardness and higher elasticity than pectin, without creating any stickiness.
Syndeo® Gelling offers a choice alternative for vegan candy recipes and health food supplements. This market, currently booming, is not immune to the quest for healthier products. Whether it is to adopt a vegetarian diet, out of concern for the environment, to combat intensive farming, or out of religious conviction, an increasing number of consumers are looking for products formulated with plant-based ingredients to substitute those of animal origin. This is one of the challenges facing the food industry, and in particular manufacturers of confectionery. Syndeo® Gelling provides an innovative and multifunctional solution.
ALLAND & ROBERT SERVICES
Alland & Robert has been helping its customers to formulate their products using acacia gum for years. With the launch of “Alland & Robert Services”, we are making our technical expertise of their Research & Development teams available to food companies. The aim is to help our clients design, develop and manufacture their products containing natural gums, thus enabling them to meet current consumer challenges.
From new ideas to product development, Alland & Robert provides wide-ranging expertise and technical proficiency in the food and dietary sectors, and will support your Research & Development needs such as product formulation, ingredient substitution, nutritional improvement, emulsion and encapsulation improvement, applied research and more!
NUTRITION AND HEALTH
Alland & Robert focuses on developing gum acacia ranges that have high nutritional value, high fiber content, help improve the nutrition of consumers, lower their glycemic index and have a positive impact on gut health.
Alland & Robert products are designed to answer specific nutrition needs such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, no-gelatin or low-FODMAP diets. Alland & Robert recently announced that gum acacia received the FODMAP-friendly certification. In addition, gum acacia can be used as an ingredient in food formulations to help improve certain aspects that contribute to better nutrition, such as fiber enrichment or sugar and fat content reduction.
Alland & Robert works to explore all the possibilities of natural gums by carrying out research, hand in hand with all industrial sectors, in a virtuous model for the planet and humans alike.
Gum acacia receives FODMAP-friendly certification
The FODMAP-friendly certification is designed to enable people with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who are following a low-FODMAP diet to easily identify suitable food products.
FODMAP stands for Fermentable by colonic bacteria, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols
These carbohydrates present in certain foods are absorbed slowly (or not at all) by the intestine. As a result, they help increase the water content of stools and encourage the production of gas by bacteria in the microbiota.
It is estimated that 5-10% of the worldwide population has IBS. Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50, but many older adults suffer as well. International scientists now recommend a low FODMAP diet for people suffering from intestinal disorders such as IBS.
Acacia gum has low FODMAP content, making it an ideal ingredient for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome as well as other digestive disorders. It can be used to formulate products compatible with a low-FODMAP diet – it is rich in prebiotic fibre and helps improve intestinal transit and reinforce good gut bacteria.
OUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTH & HIGH QUALITY
The FODMAP-friendly certification for gum acacia adds to our existing collection of certifications including Fair for Life, organic, Ecovadis, BRC and COSMOS. We’re also members of the United Nations Global Compact, We Use Wild Pledge Initiative and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
These certifications demonstrate our commitment to health and quality. Alland & Robert focuses on developing natural gum ranges that have high nutritional value, help improve the nutrition of consumers, lower their glycemic index and have a positive impact on gut health.
Alland & Robert products are also designed to answer specific nutrition needs such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, no -gelatin or low-FODMAP diets. Alland & Robert works to explore all the possibilities of gum acacia by carrying out research, hand in hand with all industrial sectors, in a virtuous model for the planet and humans alike.
Consumers security, high quality and safety are Alland & Robert’s utmost priority. We are focused on providing healthy, natural and nutritionally-good solutions to our clients, in order to promote health and safety to consumers worldwide.
Alland & Robert raises awareness among consumers about the environmental, social and nutritional impacts of their purchasing decisions. We especially promote healthy consumption patterns and encourage consumers to choose products made from responsibly sourced materials, by creating virtuous solutions for our clients.
Alland & Robert’s applied research strategy is consistent with the company general long-term vision of offering natural, plant-based and low-carbon solutions for healthier and more sustainable diets. Application developments are focused on the functional, nutritional and health aspects of gum acacia. Our low-FODMAP certification for gum acacia opens avenues of research into themanagement of the irritable bowel syndrome. Trends such as sugar reduction, digestive health, and lowering the glycemic index are at the heart of Alland & Robert’s research.
GUM ACACIA : A POSITIVE IMPACT IN NUTRITION
In addition to being FODMAP-friendly, gum acacia can be used as an ingredient in food formulations to help improve certain aspects that contribute to better nutrition. Here are a few:
REDUCED FAT CONTENT:
Acacia gum can be used as a fat substitute in certain food applications, such as dressings, sauces, and baked goods. It helps compensate the effects of the reduction of fat content in a formulation with acacia gum. The overall fat content and caloric density of the product can be reduced, which can lead to a better Nutri-Score.
SUGAR REDUCTION:
Acacia gum has adhesive properties and can be used as a binding agent or stabilizer in food products such as nutritional bars, to make all ingredients stick together. It will also enhance the sweetness or flavor of a product, which makes it possible to reduce the amount of added sugars used to achieve desired texture and mouthfeel, without compromising taste. Lower sugar content can result in an improved Nutri-Score.
FIBER ENRICHMENT:Acacia gum is a dietary prebiotic fiber that can be added to food products to increase their fiber content, which is one of the factors considered in the Nutri-Score calculation. Higher fiber content is associated with a healthier nutritional profile.
CALORIE REDUCTION:
Acacia gum has a relatively low caloric content compared to other ingredients used in food processing. By replacing higher-calorie ingredients with acacia gum, food products can achieve calorie reduction, which can positively impact the Nutri-Score.
ACACIA GUM, A DIETARY FIBER
In Europe, acacia gum has long been recognized as a fiber and strong scientific literature demonstrates it. Nutrition claims are applicable for acacia gum: either “source of fiber” or “high in fiber”, depending on the dosage*.
In the United States, acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes since December 2021. This decision from the FDA has allowed acacia gum to count as a dietary fibre on American Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels.
The FDA has agreed that acacia gum has physiological effects beneficial to human health, such as the reduction of blood glucose and insulin levels after it is eaten with a meal containing a carbohydrate that raises blood glucose levels.
GUM ACACIA, A POSITIVE IMPACT ON DIGESTIVE HEALTH
A study commissioned by Alland & Robert from an independent consumer research organization established the positive impact of acacia gum on gut health and digestive wellness. In recent years, the gastrointestinal (GI) system has been linked to numerous aspects of health. Alland & Robert decided to research to role acacia gum can play in gut health, evaluate the impact of acacia gum on consumers who suffer from intestinal disorders regularly and provide scientific data that support the use of acacia gum as a gut health agent.
Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic or E414, is a natural, vegetal, safe and healthy additive used in flavours, beverages, confectionery, dairy, bakery and dietary products. Acacia gum is today found in thousands of day to day products all over the world.
Alland & Robert guarantees a minimum fibre content of 90% for all products of its range “Acacia Fibre“. Organic and other certifications are available upon request.
While acacia gum can support the creation of healthier food products, the overall composition and balance of ingredients play a significant role in determining the Nutri-Score. Acacia gum is one tool among many that food manufacturers can utilize to enhance the nutritional profile of their products.
*Local legislation should always be checked for labelling options during the formulation of food products.
Alland & Robert joins the United Nations Global Compact
Alland & Robert reinforces its commitments to sustainability and responsible business practices by becoming part of the Global Compact initiative. We become part of a community of over 2,500 member organizations in 160 countries that drive positive change.
The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact address the fundamental responsibilities of business in the areas of human rights, international labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption.
Inspired by landmark UN declarations and conventions, they act as a normative authority for responsible business. By integrating the Ten Principles into strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, businesses not only meet their fundamental responsibilities to people and the planet, but also set the stage for long-term success.
At Alland & Robert, we look forward to creating awareness and acting in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). These Goals were adopted in 2015 by the United Nations and seek to address the world’s biggest challenges, including ending poverty, improving health and education, and tackling climate change.
The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that each Goal and target are achieved by 2030. In alignment with its operations and stakeholders, Alland & Robert has prioritized seven SDGs where we can make a particular contribution.
All reporting by Alland & Robert on the SDG is available in the Alland & Robert CSR report 2024 that can be downloaded on our website.
This announcement is part of Alland & Robert strategy to lead the gum acacia industry in sustainability and ethics. We are taking responsibillity for crafting and communicating a clear vision for a sustainable future and an ethical industry. This involves setting ambitious, achievable goals and developing comprehensive strategies to reach them.
We work hard to ensure that our organization remains at the forefront of sustainability and durability, which is why ESG agency EcoVadis recently awarded us a Gold medal for our CSR performance.
The United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles
The UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative and helps companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.For more information, visit their website.
At Alland & Robert, we are proud to say we have been working towards these goals and taking actions to advance societal goals for years. We will continue our efforts and communicate on our progress. Through this membership, we hope to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices.
Alland & Robert obtains gold rating from EcoVadis for its CSR performance
Alland & Robert ranks among the top 5% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis, an renowned global ESG-rating agency.
Alland & Robert is extremely proud to report it has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for its CSR performance.
Rewarded for its Corporate Social Responsibility management system, Alland & Robert has continuously reinforced its dedication to sustainability since launching its first sustainability report in 2014. The company has since remained committed to reporting on its sustainable practices, with the recent publication of its 2024 report.
Our EcoVadis score places us among the top 5% of companies rated by the platform.
This rating assesses the CSR performance of companies according to four criteria:
- Impact of the company’s activities on the environment
- Labour and human rights
- Business ethics
- Responsible purchasing
Our Sustainable Journey to the Ecovadis Gold Medal
Being highly conscious of the social and environmental challenges humanity currently faces, Alland & Robert is working to establish a sustainable supply chain, and undertaking numerous initiatives in favour of an ethical production model.
The company commitments are aligned with its corporate vision:
To achieve this, the company is committed to preserving traditional expertise and supporting the harvest of natural gums and resilient development for local communities. Alland & Robert has prioritized seven of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations: no poverty, good health and well-being, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land.
We also strongly worked on the necessity of getting the entire supply chain involved in order for our strategy to bear fruit: all our partnership protocols with suppliers include social, ethical and environmental criteria, and our Quality department carries out annual audits and delivers training in best practices. In 2023, Alland & Robert obtained the “Fair For Life” fair trade certification, which is a first for the gum acacia sector, as Alland & Robert is currently the only company to have earned this recognition. .
Alland & Robert’s climate strategy is aligned with the 2015 Paris Agreement, and the company stands to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2025. Among the recent advances, Alland & Robert launched the Beyond Acacia® range of gums, whose carbon footprint has been highly reduced compared to a standard gum acacia.
EcoVadis, a plateform to manage ESG risks, ensure compliance with these issues, as well as achieve CSR objectives.
The EcoVadis assessement is one of the most trusted business sustainability rating. It highlights Alland & Robert commitment to put ambitious sustainability policy and objectives first, and our dedication to hard work in order to implement concrete actions and practices in our company and with our stakeholders.
The EcoVadis rating platform was created to assess CSR performance. It is based on 25 criteria and 4 main themes which are: Environment, Social and Human Rights, Ethics and Responsible Purchasing via an examination of the integration of the principles of sustainable development within the activity of each company.
This methodology is based on international sustainable development standards, in particular the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact and the ISO 26000 standard. The objective is to set up an effective CSR management system, consisting of policies, actions and results reporting. In order to fully take into account the real impacts of a company, the assessment framework is adapted to each company according to its sector of activity, its size and its geographical location.
More information is available on the EcoVadis website.
Corporate Social Responsibiliy report 2024
Alland & Robert has released its new 2024 Corporate Responsibility report.
Discover Alland & Robert’s sustainability policy in 2024 as well as our actions to support our stakeholders and preserve the environment.
This report also covers our low-carbon commitments, our certifications and Corporate Foundation.
Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce the release of our comprehensive 2024 CSR Report, a detailed 80-page document that delves deep into our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
This report is a culmination of extensive consolidation work and aims to answer many questions from our customers and stakeholders. It showcases our commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices. Comprehensive data and indicators reflect an in-depth work in corporate responsibility.
As the leading company in sustainability and ethics in the gum acacia industry, Alland & Robert is taking responsibillity for crafting and communicating a clear vision for a sustainable future and an ethical industry. This involves setting ambitious, achievable goals and developing comprehensive strategies to reach them. We work hard to ensure that our organization remains at the forefront of sustainability and durability.
We are proud to be able to share the vision the Alland & Robert will be deploying in the future:
A family business specializing in acacia gum, Alland & Robert offers natural, plant-based and low-carbon solutions for healthier and more sustainable diets.
Alland & Robert preserves traditional know-how by supporting the acacia gum harvest and the resilient development of local communities.
Here’s a sneak peek of our 2024 CSR Report
🔹 Introduction: The report begins with a heartfelt introduction by our CEO, Charles Alland, followed by an overview of Alland & Robert business and core values.
🔹 CSR Approach: We provide clear explanations on our sustainability approach and how we prioritized the key CSR issues. We detail the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we focus on as part of our membership to the United Nations Global Compact.
🔹 4 Main Sections enter in further details:
- > Protect the Planet: Our strategies and policies focused on environmental protection.
- > Have a Positive Impact: Initiatives aimed at creating a positive societal impact.
- > Local Communities: Efforts to support and engage with local communities.
- > Support Each Member of Our Team: Policies and programs dedicated to the well-being and development of our team members.
- Each section includes our company policy, key issues and relevant indicators.
At the end of the report, a comprehensive list of additional documentation is available for clients seeking more detailed information.
We believe this report will provide valuable insights and answer many of our stakeholders questions about our CSR initiatives.
Thank you for reading and for your continued support in making a positive impact!
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Corporate Foundation Alland: Activity report 2023
Alland & Robert’s Corporate Foundation has released its 2023 activity report.
Alland & Robert created its Corporate Fondation in 2021 to strengthen its commitments in Africa and in countries where natural gums are harvested. The purpose of this foundation is to support and monitor various projects in the countries where Alland & Robert operate, and more generally, on the African continent.
2023 marks the third year of existence of the Foundation.
It is also the beginning of the support to emergency projects in Sudan to respond the acute needs arising from the military conflict that broke out in April 2023.
In 2024, the support projects will be extended to child protection and food security to provide humanitarian aid and relief to Sudanese populations who are in Sudan or who are seeking refuge at the Chad border.
In 2023, the Corporate Foundation supported projects in 8 African countries:
Sudan, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ethiopia, Niger and Central African Republic, with a focus on 2 main areas:
> Supporting local communities : Alland & Robert’s business activity led the company to operate in rural areas of Africa, where trees grow naturally. In gum harvesting areas of the Sahel, the quality of life can be threatened by desertification of land, drought or lack of access to services. The Corporate Foundation Alland concentrates its efforts on supporting the communities living in these harvesting areas, and on helping people lifting themselves out of poverty.
> Preserving the environment and biodiversity: Natural gum harvesting areas border the African Sahel desert. These areas are particularly affected by global warming and are prone to desertification due to the practice of cutting down trees for cooking and firewood. The Corporate Foundation Alland actively fights for the preservation of trees. We lead initiatives to protect local species in their native environment and to fight against desertification and climate change. We also work with the Great Green Wall to help restore degraded lands. These projects are initiated and created thanks to the know-how of Alland & Robert, which has over 138 years of expertise in natural gums and partnerships with African communities.
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