Easter is almost here! Maybe you’re getting started with buying Easter eggs and bunnies. Perhaps you’ve heard, though, that 20% of the world’s cocoa is produced by children - you want yummy chocolate treats, but that’s not something you want to support! What to do?
Fortunately, you can look for these logos on Easter chocolates: they tell you someone’s been checking no kids were working on the cocoa farm. They also mean that the parents have earned a bit more, so they’re less likely to need to put their kids to work just to keep the family afloat. We’ve put together a list of all the things we’ve found that have one of those certifications, and have summarised that in a pdf flyer that you can take with you when you shop.
The list is quite long: here’s a taster of what you’ll find!
- Wanting chocolate hot cross buns? Try the gluten free own brand ones at Woolworths.
- Looking for eggs for an Easter egg hunt? You will find plenty of Nestlé mini eggs at supermarkets, The Warehouse, or Cracker Jack.
- Looking for bunnies? The Warehouse has a great range of bunnies - including from Kit Kat, Waikato Valley and Nice.
- Want something luxurious? La Petite has some beautiful options with Fair for Life certified cocoa, and some Windel products at Ballantynes use Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa.
- Looking for something for kids? Chocolate featuring Bluey (children’s TV character) can be found at Kmart.
- Need something vegan or allergy-friendly? You’ll find the NOMO boxed eggs and bunnies at The Warehouse and most supermarkets. Moofree chocolates are available at vegan and some organic stores.
- After marshmallow eggs? There aren’t any options using both certified cocoa and sugar, but check out our recipe so you can make your own. We also have a guide for making them with a group :-)
- Looking for something a bit less conventional? How about these Hot cross buns flavoured bars!
If you’d like to see more options, check out our full list (also available as a summary pdf to take with you as you shop).