Chocolate's Dark Secret: Wealthy Companies, Impoverished Farmers
The global chocolate industry generates billions yearly, relying heavily on Africa, which produces 70% of the world's cocoa beans. However, Africa captures only a tiny share of the market, dominated by Western chocolatiers that benefit from price volatility and arbitrage, undermining the livelihoods of African cocoa farmers.
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