Chocolate

10 Facts About the Latest Research on Child Labor in West African Cocoa Growing Areas from Tulane University:

February 16th, 2016: Child labor in cocoa production in West Africa is

Tue Feb 16 2016

How Can We End Child Labor In The Fields? Pay Farmers Better

April 23rd, 2014: A few weeks ago a request for internal documents from the chocolate giant

Wed Apr 23 2014

Still Buying Easter Candy? Guidance on How to Buy Candy from Companies that Treat Their Workers Well

April 18th, 2014: With Easter nearly upon us, consumers will be purchasing a lot of candy over the

Fri Apr 18 2014

Raise the Bar, Hershey! Campaign Welcomes Hershey’s Announcement to Source 100% Certified Cocoa by 2020

October 4th, 2012: Many other smaller chocolate companies are already 100 percent certified, a

Thu Oct 4 2012

Nestle Audit Finds Child Labor Violations in Cocoa Supply

January 29th, 2012: Nestle SA (NESN) needs to step up measures to combat child labor in the Ivory

Fri Jun 29 2012

ILO implements project on elimination of child labour in Birim South (Ghana)

July 6th, 2011: Mrs Stella Ofori, Principal Labour Officer, Child Labour Unit of the Labour

Wed Jul 6 2011

U.S. DOL Proposes Revisions to List of Products Made from Forced or Indentured Child Labor

December 14th, 2010: On December 15, 2010 the Department of Labor announced an initial

Tue Dec 14 2010

Australian Snack Company Agrees to Source “Ethical” Cocoa

October 29th, 2010: World Vision Australia today welcomed Arnott’s announcement that it will

Fri Oct 29 2010

Don’t be tricked by Halloween treats

October 28th, 2010: Children all over America will participate in trick-or-treating festivities

Thu Oct 28 2010

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