Sustainability at Makulaku
At Makulaku, we operate sustainably throughout our entire value chain, taking into account the environment, people, and the business as a whole.
Quality and safety as the foundation for everything
Flavor is our passion, and quality and safety the foundation of everything we do. It’s a matter of pride for us that every piece of Makulaku licorice delivers a first-class taste experience. We use only high-quality, carefully tested raw materials, selected together with our long-term suppliers. We continuously research and develop our recipes to offer the highest possible quality and safety.
Since 2020, Makulaku has held the BRCGS food safety certificate, which replaced the previously held FSSC22000 certificate. This demonstrates our strong commitment to food safety and its continuous development. We work every day to ensure a safer tomorrow.
Sustainability is how we operate
For us, sustainability isn’t just fine words — it’s genuine, concrete actions in everyday life. Our sustainability program is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and international labor and human rights principles, and it guides our daily operations. We have set measurable sustainability targets that we work toward every day.
Our modern licorice factory in Porvoo operates with the environment in mind, and its heating system utilizes geothermal energy, among other sources. We continuously improve our energy efficiency, reduce waste based on circular economy principles, and optimize water use in our production. Among other things, we have halved our waste over the past five years, and our goal is even more ambitious than that. The by-products of our production are used in the feed industry in line with circular economy principles.
Our social sustainability shows in safe working conditions and an equal, diverse work community. With us, everyone is met as themselves, exactly as they are.
Makulaku is Organic-certified, and our expertise in producing organic licorice is unmatched anywhere in the world. We also research and develop intensively the use of natural colors and aromas in our products.
We want to make sure that the raw materials we use meet the sustainability requirements of conscious consumers. We can say with a clear conscience that all our products are
– palm oil free
– matrine free
– GMO free
Makulaku is Rainforest Alliance certified, and the cocoa we use is guaranteed to come from sustainable plantations, supplied by a sustainable company. We regularly visit our raw material suppliers to make sure that they too operate in line with the sustainability criteria we have set.
Our certificates
BRCGS food safety certificate
One of the world’s most respected and widely accepted food safety systems.
Organic certificate
Makulaku is a well-known producer of organic licorice, and our range includes organic products in pieces, bars, and ropes.
Rainforest Alliance certificate
Rainforest Alliance certification demonstrates responsibly sourced cocoa and promotes more sustainable farming practices, the protection of biodiversity, human rights, and farmers’ livelihoods. The certified supply chain ensures sustainable origin and traceability.
