Olam Cocoa continues work to eradicate child labor
In the 2018/2019 Olam global cocoa supply chain, the companies identified 7,059 cases of child labor in the sustainability programs run with its branded partners.
Editor’s note: Olam Cocoa is working hard to eradicate child labor in it’s supply chain. Below, the Billie Elmqvist Thurén, child labor analyst, Olam Cocoa, offers a detailed look at how they are working to make that happen.
Child labor in cocoa producing countries often stems from some really complex societal and economic challenges, from migration and poverty, to proximity to schools and community infrastructure.