Where To Buy Fair Trade Chocolate

by Janet Ritz

Given chocolate's status as a conflict substance, it's important 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

•  Farmers earn a price that is adequate to meet their basic human needs

•  Environmentally sustainable production methods are required

Where to buy fair trade chocolate and other fair trade goods?

• List of Fair Trade and Organic Chocolate (slave free)

• 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 links to healthy foods, see resources.