• troybot [he/him]@midwest.social
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    1 year ago

    Because slavery is so prevalent in cocoa farms that it’s impossible to guarantee that no slave labor was used. Even if they make an effort use ethical sources they still can’t make that guarantee.

    • SirQuackTheDuck@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Well, yeah, but also, if this is Nestlé, it’s likely just too expensive to make sure.

      Gotta have that unsustainable, permanent growth.