Wednesday, September 20, 2006

'Green' consumers push for organic cocoa

The burgeoning organic chocolate market is taking off thanks to an increase in ethical consumerism and the willingness of confectionery makers worldwide to exploit the trend.

According to the Pesticide Action Network, cocoa is second only to cotton in its high use of pesticides, however organic production of the beans entails natural methods of pest control and has been praised for its contribution to sustainable farming.

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