As Easter approaches, all over the world orders ramp up for chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. But, have you ever thought about where chocolate comes from and its environmental impact?
There are approximately 5-6 million cocoa farmers around the world and, according to the International Cocoa Organization, around 70 per cent of the world cocoa is grown in small farms. As global demand for chocolate is on the rise, this number is set to increase even further.
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