Albrecht & Dill adopted Meridia Verify®
About Albrecht & Dill Trading
Albrecht & Dill (A&D) Trading GmbH is one of Germany’s oldest cocoa trading houses, established in 1806 and based in Hamburg. With a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, A&D connects cocoa farmers and the chocolate manufacturing industry, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. Operating with a lean team of 17 employees, A&D navigates a complex regulatory landscape while ensuring its cocoa supply chain is efficient and compliant.
With a small-scale sustainability team, the company faced the challenging task of verifying farm-level data across multiple countries, including Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Ecuador.
Navigating the evolving compliance requirements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presented a significant challenge for A&D. Inconsistent data quality and a lack of clarity in regulatory guidelines compounded the complexity.
The flood of information became a challenge and we needed a solution to help us make sense of it all. Verifying the integrity of supplier data while staying ahead of regulatory requirements felt like an uphill battle.
A&D adopted Meridia Verify®, designed to verify field data and validate regulatory compliance in real time.
By leveraging Verify’s 35+ rigorous tests, A&D could identify inconsistencies, mitigate risks, and confidently engage with its suppliers to enhance the quality of their data.
Enhanced data integrity
Ensured farm-level geolocations and attributes were accurate, reducing compliance risks.
Proactive risk management
Enabled A&D to categorise farms by risk level and prioritise action.
Supplier engagement
Simplified communication with suppliers by providing actionable recommendations based on data insights.
Meridia supported us at every step, from cleaning datasets to providing training on QGIS. The bi-weekly meetings with the Verify team are key to refining our processes and strengthening our risk assessment.
70–80% improvement in data quality
A&D’s journey underscores the value of robust data verification in building resilient and compliant supply chains. With Verify, the company has taken significant strides towards being EUDR compliant while navigating a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
70–80% improvement in data quality
Enhanced datasets for better decision-making.
Streamlined compliance processes
Reduced manual effort and improved traceability for critical supply chain data.
Stronger supplier relationships
fostered collaboration through clear communication and data transparency.