Ethics in the chocolate value chain

In March the European Parliament votes a resolution that calls for action against child labour in the cocoa sector. How is the chocolate value chain structured? And which initiatives do the big players set up in terms of ethics?
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Belgians about fair trade

Every year BTC polls Belgians about their behaviour, attitude and opinions concerning fair trade. 8 out of 10 know fair trade and are positive about it. 57% bought at least one fairtradeproduct in 2010. You can see the results here.
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Ethics in the chocolate value chain
Surveys conducted between 2009 and 2011 show that more than 250 000 children are used and exploited in cocoa plantations in West Africa (mainly in Ivory Coast). In 2001, some of the big names of the global chocolate industry...
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Rainforest Alliance
Born out of an environmental concern, rainforest  alliance has progressively extended its social and economic requirements working as much with small producers as with the giants of the farm produce sector.Download the c...
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Nogamu: organic farming in Uganda
Organic farming is a means for poor farmers from developing countries to develop sustainably. For many years, Uganda has been a pioneer in this area.NOGAMU, the National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda, brings...
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The fair trade week
Win a Be Fair or Be Sustainable Award!
If your company or organisation sells fairtrade and/or sustainable products… it may become an award winner! Every year, the Belgian development agency (BTC) awards “Be Fair” and “Be Sustainable” awards.This award is for the...
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