Dayna Brackley, Food Policy Consultant, looks at the cocoa value chain ahead of the Easter weekend in an article for the Independent. She discusses the surge in Easter egg prices, where the root cause extends beyond inflation.
Chocolate prices are on the rise due to climate change-induced disruptions in West Africa, where the majority of cocoa is sourced. Shockingly, while consumers pay premium prices, cocoa farmers receive only a fraction of the profit, perpetuating a cycle of poverty, child labor and exploitation. Dayna advocates for ethical consumerism and urges industry leaders to prioritise fair compensation for cocoa farmers, emphasising the urgency of addressing systemic injustices within the chocolate industry.