Where to Buy Fair Trade Chocolate

by Janet Ritz

Given chocolate's status as a conflict substance, it's good to know that ethical (and tasty!) chocolate is readily available. Why is this important? With Fair Trade chocolate:

• Forced and abusive child labor practices are prohibited
• Farming families earn a price that is adequate to meet their basic human needs
• Environmentally sustainable production methods are required

Where can you buy Fair Trade chocolate and other Fair Trade goods?

• List of Fair Trade and Organic Chocolate
• Fair Trade Chocolate (Global Exchange)
• Fair Trade Certified
• Fair Trade Labeling Organization International
• Fair Trade Federation
• Fair Trade Resource Network (Fair trade flowers)
• Fair Trade Foundation, London

For more information on healthy foods, see: Do we need another Jungle?