We believe it can. Today we are celebrating an important milestone: the partnership between Aboca and Instituto Sinal do Vale has achieved UEBT Verified Responsibly Sourced status for the production of stevia and acerola in Brazil. The verification concluded that 98% of the applicable critical indicators met the required standard, confirming the robustness of the project while establishing a roadmap for continuous improvement. For us, however, the greatest achievement is not

Being part of a network also means holding — and renewing — a living commitment to the territory. Since 2017, Sinal do Vale has been part of the Global Ecosphere Retreat®. In 2026, we renew this connection alongside organizations around the world committed to nature conservation, community strengthening, cultural preservation, and responsible commerce. More than a recognition, this certificate reaffirms a path we already walk every day: caring for the land, generating meaning