13. Chocolate is big business.
According to the International Coco Organization, three of the world’s top ten confectionery companies that manufacture chocolate are located in the United States. Two are in Switzerland, two from Japan and one each in Argentina, Italy and Turkey.
14. Look for Fair Trade cocoa and chocolate.
Buying Fair Trade anything when you can is great, but it’s especially important to look for Fair Trade chocolate. From child labor, to fair prices for farmers, to environmental impact, Fair Trade chocolate is simply better. Fair Trade certification ensures your guilty pleasure is guilt-free when it comes to sustainability, child welfare and local farmers. Fair Trade USA has a listing of all certified brands.
