Easter is a time of hope, the coming of spring… and lots of chocolate. But have you ever wondered where that chocolate comes from?

Many cocoa farmers earn very little for their hard work. Behind the chocolate on many shelves are stories of poverty, exploitation, and child labour. Unfair wages and unsafe working conditions are still common in the cocoa industry, and harmful farming practices often lead to deforestation and environmental damage.

Choosing fair trade chocolate makes a real difference.

Fair trade ensures that farmers and workers are paid fairly, work in safe conditions, and are free from exploitation and child labour. It also supports eco-friendly farming that protects rainforests and local communities.

This Easter, you can enjoy delicious chocolate that also helps change lives — chocolate that’s good for people and the planet.

Explore our Fair Trade Easter chocolates: Easter – Harrogate Fair Trade Shop

Visit us in-store:

Harrogate Fair Trade Shop

St. Peter’s Church Porch, Cambridge St, Harrogate, HG1 1RW

 Thankyou to Divine Chocolate for supplying the photo. This is Mary,  a member of the Kuapa Kokoo farming co-operative in Ghana.