Chocolate's Child Slaves? Secrets of the Chocolate Industry
Synopsis
In 2019, Ivory Coast and Ghana suspended cocoa sales to transnational corporations, demanding a 30 percent increase in payments to farmers.
Synopsis
In the Guandibi forest of Ivory Coast, illegal cocoa plantations thrive amid protected land. Farmers operate outside the law, while child labor persists despite a 2001 pledge from the chocolate industry to eliminate it by 2006. In 2019, Ivory Coast and Ghana suspended cocoa sales to transnational corporations, demanding a 30 percent price increase for farmers. The documentary follows the complex supply chain of cocoa, revealing the struggles of farmers and the impact on their children’s education.
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Why Watch
- See the hidden realities of cocoa farming in Ivory Coast.
- Find out how child labor persists despite legal prohibitions.
- Meet farmers investing in their children's education.
Did You Know
- Ivory Coast produces 40% of the world's cocoa.
- Cocoa farming is done by hundreds of thousands of farmers on small plots.
- Child labor in cocoa farming is punishable by six months in jail.
- In 2019, Ivory Coast and Ghana suspended cocoa sales to demand 30% more pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the world's cocoa production comes from Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast accounts for 40% of the world's cocoa production.
What did Ivory Coast and Ghana demand from chocolate transnational corporations in 2019?
In 2019, Ivory Coast and Ghana demanded that the industry pay 30% more to the planters.
What is a significant issue faced by cocoa workers in Ivory Coast?
Cocoa workers in Ivory Coast often do not earn a living wage, making it difficult for them to afford chocolate.
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