When thinking of Easter eggs, there are some that are better than others…
Around 70% of the chocolate we consume comes from West Africa, where it’s estimated that more than two million children and young people under the age of 18 work as labourers in cocoa harvesting. Some of these children are trafficked; many are working under harmful labour conditions. And it’s the cocoa they produce that ends up in the chocolate we eat.
Be part of the solution and look for chocolate that is certified by the Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or UTZ.
Ethically produced eggs are available at Aldi and Haigh’s.
The attached article is worth reading to help you make a more informed choice about which chocolate you buy and from where.
https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-drink/sweets/chocolate/articles/ethical-easter-eggs
Easter eggs made using certified chocolate are free from forced, child and trafficked labour. We investigate chocolate from Cadbury, Haigh’s, Aldi and more.
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
