How Ferrero Uses Satellite Monitoring in Its Supply Chains

Discover how satellite monitoring is helping Ferrero to better understand the forests, farms and communities behind cocoa, palm oil and coffee, key ingredients to many Ferrero products.

For the past decade, Ferrero has worked with Starling – a satellite monitoring platform developed by Airbus Defense and the Earthworm Foundation – to gain a bird’s-eye view of the landscapes where our key ingredients are grown.

These plantations are part of vital natural habitats that must be protected: forests teeming with wildlife, trees that absorb carbon from the atmosphere, and communities whose livelihoods depend on healthy, productive land.

Ferrero Group is a global leader in sweet-packaged foods, renowned for iconic brands such as Nutella®, Kinder®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Tic Tac®, alongside local favorites. 

Founded in 1946 in Alba, Italy, Ferrero marks 80 years as a family-owned group, with 50,000 employees and operations in over 170 countries. The company combines a strong heritage and commitment to quality with continuous innovation across brands and categories, including ice cream, biscuits and bakery, breakfast cereals, and better-for-you offerings. Guided by a long-term vision, Ferrero focuses on sustainable and responsible growth, strengthening its presence in emerging segments while staying true to its values of excellence and care. 

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