At Loacker, we believe goodness is a choice that starts at the origin. We know exactly where our raw materials come from and build long-term, direct partnerships with the people who grow them. We stick to what is real: genuine raw materials, selected with care and respect for our South Tyrolean baking tradition. We love the authentic taste that only nature offers, which is why we strictly say no to added flavorings, artificial colors, and hydrogenated fats, or preservatives. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond our factories and reaches every corner of our value chain.
We prioritize sourcing our primary ingredients close to home in Italy, Austria, and Germany. We cultivate our own hazelnut orchards in Tuscany and process 100% Alpine milk in South Tyrol. These choices keep us rooted in our home in the Dolomites while reducing transport footprint. For ingredients that cannot grow in Europe—such as cocoa and vanilla—we work directly with trusted farming co-operatives and partners in South America, West Africa, and Madagascar.
We’re committed to integrating ethical values across our supply chain and involve local communities by adopting responsible, corporate policies. Our priorities include:
We evaluate all suppliers using strict environmental and social standards, favoring partners who hold verified sustainability certifications. We perform human rights due diligence across our supply chain and invest in vertical integration projects across six strategic raw materials: cocoa, milk, vanilla, hazelnuts, wheat, and coconut.
We build direct, multi-year partnerships with contracted farmers and suppliers who share our values. From dairy farmers in the Alps to vanilla growers in Madagascar, we provide economic stability and agronomic support.
Goodness means caring for people. We actively support education, women's empowerment, child labor prevention, and fair living wages across all sourcing regions. Partnering with local associations like Altromercato and Fundación Maquita, we co-create community initiatives, foster regional employment, and measure our Social Return on Investment (SROI).
We don’t compromise on quality or authenticity. Every Loacker product is non-GMO certified. This applies to our plant-based ingredients (such as soy and corn), animal-derived ingredients (Alpine milk and eggs from non-GMO fed livestock), and recipe components.
Compliance is audited and certified annually by independent certification body FoodChain ID.
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