Folgers Best Part Promise®
Everybody knows The Best Part of Wakin’ Up Is Folgers in Your Cup®. But it’s not just because of our coffee’s irresistible taste and aroma—it’s also because of our big-picture plans and the concrete steps we’re taking to help support the greater good. That’s the Folgers Best Part Promise®.
Our Current Efforts
We’ve started our journey with Enveritas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to end global poverty in the coffee sector by 2030. Using their framework and standards, we aim to identify and address sustainability issues within our coffee supply chain and create a positive impact on the social, environmental and economic conditions in the regions that face the most challenges.
Below are some of the initiatives we’ve partnered with or financially supported as part of our efforts. Learn about their history and the progress we’ve made together so far. Or, visit their websites for an even deeper look at their approaches and results.
The Indonesia Robusta Project
The J.M. Smucker Company, parent company of the Folgers brand, has been working with the Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) in South Sumatra since 2013. HRNS is an initiative that aims to help smallholder farmers in the region improve their crops’ climate resilience and increase their profitability, all in a way that’s economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. Our participation in this project has provided support to over 17,000 Robusta coffee farmers through training to improve production, strengthening farmer organizations and increasing economic opportunities for youth and women.
World Coffee Research
This global network connects the broader coffee industry to address key environmental concerns within the coffee supply chain. As a founding member of World Coffee Research (WCR) investing at the highest tier, we aid in their efforts to increase the availability of quality coffee in a sustainable manner through research and development. WCR also aims to deliver shared value for farmers, regions and the industry as a whole for future generations.
coffee&climate Partnership
Founded in 2010, the initiative for coffee&climate (c&c) is based on the mutual interest of coffee companies and public partners to react to climate change and to develop solutions for smallholder coffee farming. The J.M. Smucker Company is a member of c&c, partnering with them in the HRNS South Sumatra program. The program has been an essential source of information and new technical expertise as c&c works to create a viable, climate-smart future for coffee families and the coffee industry.
Equal Origins
As a key collaborator, we’ve helped support Equal Origins as they work to build better opportunities for farming women globally. This means addressing gender gaps at the smallholder farm level and creating greater equity within the broader coffee industry. The organization’s tools and methodologies will help improve the livelihoods of the families that produce the world’s coffee and cocoa, ensuring a more inclusive coffee sector.
Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas
MOCCA is a public-private partnership primarily funded by the USDA and supporters like the Folgers brand. The partnership’s purpose is to help improve the livelihoods of coffee and cocoa farmers in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Peru. To date, more than 42,000 farmers (30% of which are female) have been trained on quality control and selective harvesting, rehabilitation and more.
Recyclable Packaging
Folgers® 1850® ground coffee varieties are now available in paper-based packaging. It’s made with a minimum of 80% paper fiber (excludes freshness seal) and is designed for recycling—all while keeping your coffee fresh. To learn more about our updated packaging and how it aligns with our sustainability priorities, please visit FSC.org.
Proud of Our Craft
There’s a reason why every batch of Folgers coffee is exceptional—quite a few reasons, actually. Get acquainted with the culture and craft behind every cup.
