When it comes to chocolate, most people think of indulgence and happiness. However, beneath the surface of some popular chocolate brands lie troubling issues
Here, we'll dive into eight chocolate brands that consumers may want to reconsider supporting due to their practices and controversies.
Mars Inc., known for iconic products like M&M's and Snickers, has a long history of making unkept promises regarding ethical sourcing.
Despite multiple deadlines to eliminate child labor in their supply chain, Mars has failed to meet its commitments.
In 2019, the company admitted it could only trace 24% of its cocoa, leaving the majority sourced from regions linked to unpaid or underpaid child labor.
Investigations have also revealed that Mars sourced cocoa from illegal farms in protected African national parks
Furthermore, a 2023 CBS report exposed that children as young as five were working in hazardous conditions
Hershey's chocolate has long been a staple in American culture, but the company's ethical track record is far from sweet.