🍫Chocolate industry is worth $140 billion, but cocoa farmers don't earn a living income.
🌍60% of cocoa comes from Ivory Coast and Ghana, where farmers face extreme poverty.
👧🚫Child labor and forced labor are prevalent in cocoa production.
🍂🌳Cocoa farming contributes to deforestation and environmental damage.
⏳⬇️Chocolate companies repeatedly missed deadlines to eliminate child labor.
Why do cocoa farmers struggle to make a living?
—The dominance of a few powerful chocolate companies and low prices for cocoa beans leave farmers in poverty.
Are child labor and forced labor common in cocoa production?
—Yes, child labor and forced labor have been documented on cocoa farms, including those supplying major chocolate companies.
How does cocoa farming impact the environment?
—Cocoa farming contributes to deforestation and environmental degradation, especially in protected forests.
Have chocolate companies done anything to address these issues?
—While they made commitments, chocolate companies have repeatedly missed deadlines and failed to eliminate child labor.
What can consumers do to support ethical chocolate?
—Consumers can choose chocolate that is certified as ethically sourced and supports fair wages for farmers.
02:58Chocolate is a $140 billion industry, but cocoa farmers struggle to make a living.
03:31Child labor and forced labor are prevalent in cocoa production in Ivory Coast and Ghana.
05:19Cocoa farming leads to deforestation and environmental damage.
09:05Chocolate companies have repeatedly missed deadlines to eliminate child labor.
12:53Consumers can support ethical chocolate by choosing certified and ethically sourced products.
