Ferrero Deploys Satellite Tech for Supply Chain Transparency

Supplychaindigital · Aug 04, 2026 · 464 words · By Georgia Collins

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What to know about Ferrero Deploys Satellite Tech for Supply Chain Transparency

Ferrero is utilizing Starling, a satellite monitoring platform developed by Airbus Defense and the Earthworm Foundation, to track its cocoa, palm oil, and coffee supply chains. The company aims to improve transparency and ensure compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by combining geospatial data with local expertise.

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What happened

Ferrero Deploys Satellite Tech for Supply Chain Transparency Ferrero has adopted satellite monitoring technology to manage its ingredient supply chains across multiple continents.

Why it matters

The company operates under a principle it calls Sacco Conosciuto, which means knowing the origin and production methods of its ingredients.

Common ground

This practice dates back to the company's founding in 1946.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “This practice [Sacco Conosciuto] dates back to the company's founding in 1946.”

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Wikipedia directly confirms that Ferrero was founded in 1946 in Alba.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ferrero International SpA ( fə-RAIR-oh, Italian: [ferˈrɛːro]), more commonly known as Ferrero Group or simply Ferrero, is an Italian multinational company with headquarters in Alba, Piedmont. Ferrero …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero_SpA

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (Spanish: [xwaŋ ˈkaɾlos feˈreɾo ðoˈnat]; born 12 February 1980) is a Spanish sports coach and a former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Carlos_Ferrero

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ferrero may refer to: Ferrero (surname), a surname Ferrero (company), an Italian manufacturer of chocolate and confectionaries Ferrero Bay, a body of water between King Peninsula and Canisteo Peninsu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero

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Claim 2: “Forests absorb around 7.6 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide each year”

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The figure of 7.6 billion metric tonnes of CO2 absorbed annually is cited by New Scientist and Rainforest Trust.

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web search NEUTRAL — Globally, the world’s forests absorb around 7.6 billion tonnes of CO2 per year , once emissions from forest fires, deforestation and other disturbances are accounted for.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2471200-can-we-rely-on-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Rainforest Trust. @RainforestTrust. · Aug 4.
https://twitter.com/RainforestTrust/status/15551742422909624…

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web search NEUTRAL — Forests absorb a staggering 7.6 billion metric tons of CO2 annually! This makes them one of our planet's most vital carbon sinks, crucial for combating climate change. By studying Carbon Ecology and M…
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Claim 3: “Today, Starling allows us to map and monitor around 230,000 plantations across three commodities – cocoa, palm oil and coffee – in line with EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements.”

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The specific figure of 230,000 plantations across cocoa, palm oil, and coffee is reported by Procurementmag, International Confectionery Review, and a detailed article on Ferrero's monitoring.

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Claim 4: “The company has worked with Starling for 10 years to gain visibility into the landscapes where its ingredients are sourced.”

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While evidence confirms Ferrero uses Starling, none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries specify the duration of the partnership as being '10 years'.

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Claim 5: “Ferrero uses Starling, a satellite monitoring platform created by Airbus Defense and the Earthworm Foundation.”

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Multiple sources, including the Earthworm Foundation and a dedicated article on Ferrero's supply chain, confirm Starling was developed by Airbus and the Earthworm Foundation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Powered by Airbus’ satellite constellation, Starling detects forest change with precision up to 30 cm resolution. Act confidently. Earthworm Foundation’s field expertise translates complex data into i…
https://earthworm.org/our-work/ventures/starling

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web search NEUTRAL — Starling satellite monitoring is a game changer to achieve transparency in our supply chain. Today, we cover 100% of Nestlé’s global palm oil supply chains and we will extend this collaboration to cov…
https://space-solutions.airbus.com/industries/forest-and-env…

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web search NEUTRAL — Starling is a satellite monitoring platform developed by Airbus and the Earthworm Foundation. It uses satellite imagery and geospatial data to provide visibility into agricultural supply chains and he…
https://www.ferrero.com/int/en/news-stories/stories/what-sat…

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Claim 6: “Tropical forests are home to more than half of the world’s terrestrial species, despite covering less than 10% of the Earth's land surface.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that tropical forests cover less than 10% of land surface but house over 50% of terrestrial species.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The tropics are the region of Earth surrounding the equator, where the Sun may shine directly overhead. This contrasts with the temperate or polar regions of Earth, where the Sun can never be directly…
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Claim 7: “One hectare of rainforest can contain more than 300 species of trees.”

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The specific claim that one hectare can contain 'more than 300 species of trees' is only found in the Procurementmag cross-reference. Other search results mention 'hundreds' generally, but not the specific '300' threshold.

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web search NEUTRAL — As the name suggests, a single typically contains only a single song, but they can sometimes have two. A single can be released for sale to the public in a variety of physical or digital formats.
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Claim 8: “Ferrero has adopted satellite monitoring technology to manage its ingredient supply chains across multiple continents.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm Ferrero uses satellite monitoring (specifically the Starling platform) for its supply chains.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ferrero Rocher (UK: / fəˌrɛəroʊ ˈrɒʃeɪ / fə-RAIR-oh ROSH-ay, US: /- roʊˈʃeɪ / - roh-SHAY, Italian: [ferˈrɛːro roʃˈʃe]; stylized in all caps) is a brand of chocolate and hazelnut confection manufacture…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero_Rocher

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web search NEUTRAL — Ferrero S.p.A., semplicemente conosciuta Ferrero, è un' azienda multinazionale italiana con sede ad Alba, specializzata in prodotti dolciari. Venne fondata da Pietro Ferrero, il fratello Giovanni Ferr…
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero_(azienda)

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web search NEUTRAL — Ferrero International SpA (/ fəˈrɛəroʊ / fə-RAIR-oh, Italian: [ferˈrɛːro]), more commonly known as Ferrero Group or simply Ferrero, is an Italian multinational company with headquarters in Alba, Piedm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrero_SpA

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