What is fair trade dark chocolate?
Fair trade chocolate is chocolate that is made with cacao beans from farmers who are paid a fair price for their crop, instead of the low price set by the market.
Where does Whittaker’s get their cocoa from?
Whittaker’s co-chief operating officer, Matt Whittaker, says apart from a small amount of specialty beans from Samoa and Nicaragua, all of the cocoa beans used are sourced from Ghana.
How ethical is whittakers?
At Whittaker’s, we’ve been working on sourcing ethical cocoa for some time. Our 5 Roll Refined Creamy Milk 250g block has been crafted from ethically sourced Ghanaian cocoa beans since 2010, joined by our 72% Dark Ghana 250g block in 2014.
How many squares of chocolate are in a Whittaker block?
18 assorted and individually wrapped delicate chocolate squares in 6 flavours.
Do whittakers use child labour?
Whittakers and Mondelez cannot confirm their chocolate is free of child labour. About two-thirds of the world’s cocoa supply comes from West Africa. Confectionery giant Mondelez and Kiwi chocolatier Whittaker’s cannot confirm their supply chains are free of child labour.
Does whittakers use palm oil?
No, we don’t use palm oil in any of our chocolate products. Find out more about the ingredients we use and our focus on ethical sourcing.
Does Cadbury use child labour?
Illegal child labour is being used to supply cocoa beans to Cadbury – Britain’s favourite chocolate brand. #Dispatches has been undercover in Ghana where children as young as 10 have been working gruelling hours to supply cocoa beans to Cadbury.
How much is a block of whittakers?
$ 5 00. 33% cocoa robust smooth 5 roll refined creamy milk chocolate with a hint of caramel in our generous 250g block.
How much does 1 square of whittakers chocolate weigh?
There are 56 calories in 1 square (10.5 g) of Whittaker’s Artisan Squares Selection.
What chocolate does not use child labor?
1. Alter Eco. Alter Eco chocolate bars and truffles are made with cacao sourced from South America where, according to Food is Power, it is less likely that cacao is farmed using child labor.
Is Whittaker’s Fairtrade?
Kiwi chocolate brand Whittaker’s used to have Fairtrade certification for two products. However, in April it switched to Rainforest Alliance, which certifies cocoa under its sustainable agriculture standard. The company’s 116 products carry the Rainforest Alliance logo.
Does whittakers use child Labour?
Where do whittakers get their milk from?
But we also believe we have some of the best ingredients right here in New Zealand! So we source local where we can. From New Zealand’s world-famous creamy milk, to artisan producers like Tauranga’s Mossop’s Manuka Honey.
Does Lindt use child labour?
Major chocolate companies flunk scorecard. NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Major chocolate companies such as Godiva, Lindt and Hershey are failing to keep child labor out of their supply chains, according to a new ranking by activists released on Thursday.
Who makes Whittaker’s chocolate?
Copyright ©2021 J.H. Whittaker and Sons, Ltd. Check out our Privacy policy. Our chocolate has been made by the same family right from the start. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to the world of Whittaker’s and show you why we’re New Zealand’s favourite chocolate maker.
What makes a Whittaker’s tropical delight so special?
Go for a tropical delight that only Whittaker’s can muster. Made with some perfectly toasted coconut, and the premiere Whittaker’s creamy milk chocolate (with a perfect inclusion of 33% cocoa), this is one smooth and tasty treat!
What is the percentage of cocoa in Whittaker’s Caramel brittle?
Combining 33% cocoa (in a unique Whittaker’s recipe of refined creamy milk chocolate roll) with some rare Marlborough Sea Salt, the crunchy bites of this caramel brittle is a spectacular taste experience to behold! Spice up your life with this firestarter of chocolate.
What is Kaitaia fire chili pepper chocolates?
Made out of 50% cocoa (in the form of a bittersweet and dark chocolate), chai, orange, and amazing Kaitaia fire chili pepper spice, this thin block of chocolate is an atomic blast of delicious taste! Enjoy something that will both calm and satisfy your senses.