African cocoa plantations have seen massive growth in recent years on its path to help feed the world’s veracious appetite for a popular delicacy – chocolate. The Ivory Coast, the world’s largest producer of cocoa for chocolate, has seen nearly 94% of its forests replaced by cocoa plantations, according to the Mighty Earth Organisation. The […]
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Easter scorecard: chocolate companies ranked for child labour and sustainability practices By Anthony Myers The annual Easter Scorecard, published by Be Slavery Free, Green America, Inkota, Mighty Earth, and National Wildlife Federation, which surveys chocolate companies and cocoa suppliers, reveals many of the chocolate manufacturers and retailers are still failing to address social and environmental concerns, according to the 2021 findings.
Storck, a confectioner with production facilities in Germany and 21 international subsidiaries, received the ‘Rotten Egg Award for lowest marks relating to its lack of responsiveness and transparency. Its brands include Werther’s Original, Riesen, Toffifee, Merci, Colourful World, and Bendicks.