28 October 2010
Media statement: A better deal for West African cocoa farmers
Arnott’s Australia New Zealand has today announced it has commenced
working with Fairtrade Australia New Zealand to ensure the farmers who grow
and produce their cocoa beans in West Africa get a better deal.
Although Arnott’s sources only a small amount of cocoa from West Africa
(less than 0.1% of that region’s total supply), today’s announcement signals
the Company’s commitment to playing its part by purchasing Fairtrade
Certified cocoa that prohibits the use of the worst forms of child labour,
ensures a fair and stable price and a Fairtrade Premium which is reinvested
back into community projects.
According to Stephen Knapp, Executive Director Fairtrade Australia New
Zealand, this move by Arnott’s is a win for the cocoa farmers of West Africa.
“Fairtrade is excited to be taking this step with Arnott’s, which demonstrates
their commitment to making a difference in West Africa by purchasing
Fairtrade Certified cocoa and empowering cocoa producing farmers to build a
better and brighter future for themselves, their families and communities,” he
said.
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For more information on Fairtrade Australia New Zealand, please visit
Distributed by:
Toni Jones
Director Public Affairs
Arnott’s
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