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Thousand dollar candy bar11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Overall, it is estimated that of each dollar spent on chocolate items at the consumer level, 90 cents go either to the brands and retailers and only 7.5 cents are left to split between the farmers and workers and exporters. Many cocoa farmers in Africa make less than one dollar per day (the global poverty threshold is defined as $2.15/day). In terms of socio-economic challenges, the farmers often receive a very low share of the created value. In some regions, children may be involved in very taxing and even dangerous roles. Within segments of this widely dispersed industry there are instances of social injustice including child labor, or in some instances, forced labor. At this stage we are not on the verge of the “ Chocopocalypse” once threatened in a children’s book, but there are many issues to address. Instead, the basic question we should ask ourselves about chocolate is, “what needs to be done to foster progress towards an increasingly responsible and sustainable supply of these delightful foods?” This is a complex topic involving multiple issues within the current industry and a range of uncertainties about the future. These items are mostly enjoyed as luxury foods and beverages, but for many people, chocolate is a “priority indulgence.” For now, these items are available and relatively affordable, but that isn’t something that should be taken for granted. “Chocolate” represents a diverse category of products with distinctive and delicious flavors, often with pleasant “mouth feel,” and a range of sweetness. ![]() fermented and dried before being shipped off for additional steps needed to make these treats. Chocolate starts with a pod (upper left) which contains the beans (lower left) that are extracted. ![]()
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