Monday, June 4, 2007

chocolate: more slavery than savory

Nearly 1/2 of the world's cocoa beans come from the Cote D'Ivoire (ivory coast) in West Africa. It is believed that over 12,000 children have been enslaved to feed the world's love for chocolate in this country alone. Look at the guide provided by Stop The Traffik to find out what chocolates are best to buy and to find out more about this repugnant industry.

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