How to choose chocolate for Easter, this factor must be added to your consideration list!

ForUniversity of WollongongUOWFor students, today marks the beginning of the annual Easter holiday. As a festive food for Easter, chocolate is a must-have for many people. When we choose chocolate as a gift, in addition to considering taste factors and food safety factors, there is actually another factor to pay attention to, otherwise, we might feel 'guilty'.

Associate Professor Stephanie Perkiss from the University of Wollongong Business School participated in an annual assessment led by an international team of non-profit organizations and scholars – the Chocolate Scorecard. This year also marks the fifth year of the Chocolate Scorecard's release.

Associate Professor Stephanie Perkiss

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The evaluation results of the Chocolate Scorecard

The Chocolate Scorecard evaluates global chocolate traders, manufacturers, brands, and retailers based on seven indicators, including: traceability and transparency, living income, child labor, gender equality, deforestation and climate, agroforestry, and retailers are once again included in the scorecard. These factors aim to assess the environmental impact, labor rights, and other issues in the process of chocolate production, manufacturing, and sales.

This year, a total of 63 companies, manufacturers, and retailers were evaluated, including 38 of the world's largest chocolate brands, such as Mondelēz (the manufacturer of Cadbury), Nestlé, Hershey's, Ferrero, and Mars;as well as 9 smaller boutique chocolate brands, such as Original Beans and Beyond Good.Three companies received the 'Good Egg' award, namely two small companies Original Beans and Beyond Good, as well as the large enterprise Ritter Sport.Tony's Chocolonely received an achievement award for leading the industry in policy and practice for five consecutive years.Globally, no retailer received a green rating.

The famous chocolate brand Mondelēz is in the middle of the pack

Dutch chocolate brand, Tony's Chocolonely received an achievement award for leading the industry in policy and practice for five consecutive years

The worst performance was Daito Cacao

Therefore, when choosing chocolate, students should not only pay attention to the taste but also consider multiple aspects to make a better comprehensive evaluation.

UOW is committed to contributing to global sustainable development. We hope that our students can also continuously practice the concept of sustainable development in their daily lives, including every little detail of life.

Finally, we also wish our students a happy Easter holiday!