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Moo Chews did not respond when asked if it had uncovered any problems with conditions at the Gloriavale facility, and the phone number on the Moo Chews website has a recorded message saying voicemails are not checked and have been blocked. However, Moo Chews said on its Facebook page: “The Moo Chews brand is all about children and family values. Moo Chews promotes responsibility and values good character. “We do not condone forced labour or exploitation of people, and we do not support any supplier who condones these practices.” The loss of the contract is the latest blow for Gloriavale which is facing scrutiny from multiple Government agencies over allegations of child abuse, and concerns about treatment of community members working in various businesses including dairy farming, Pure Vitality deer velvet and skincare products, and Forest Gold Honey.