Make Sweet Choices That Matter

Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) urges Australians to look a little deeper into their shopping baskets this Easter with the ACRATH APPROVED Easter campaign.

Many chocolate products, including those found in Australian shops, are made with cocoa beans harvested by child labourers, often subjected to enslavement and hazardous working conditions.

“This Easter and beyond, we invite you to seek our ACRATH approval badge, make choices that matter by supporting companies committed to eliminating slavery from their supply chains,” states Lys Crowe, ACRATH’s Interim Executive Officer.

ACRATH encourages everyone to explore the latest Be Slavery Free Chocolate Scorecard and base their purchasing decisions on company behaviors outlined in the scorecard. The 2025 edition ‘Name and Fame’ Tony’s Chocolonely, Ritter Sport, Nestlé, and Mars Wrigley as leaders in sustainable practices, according to the 6th Edition of the Chocolate Scorecard, coordinated by Be Slavery Free. ACRATH is part of this global coalition campaigning against modern slavery.

“Chocolate can benefit people and the planet – if it is free from child labor, and ensures living income for cocoa farmers, empowers women, and protects the environment we all share”, states Be Slavery Free.

Also, look out for the Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance logos when shopping. These logos indicate a commitment to sourcing slavery-free cocoa, recommends ACRATH.

For more campaign details, visit the ACRATH website. Join the ACRATH chocolate campaign leading up to Easter. Download our ACRATH Seal of Approval poster and learn more about the chocolate you love.

Media contact Ange Duthie – ACRATH Communications Lead
comms@acrath.org.au