{"id":16650,"date":"2016-06-20T09:19:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T16:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=16650"},"modified":"2016-11-30T18:46:49","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T02:46:49","slug":"cocoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocoa, Certifying Poverty, A Better Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa1a.png\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16657\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16657 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa1a.png\" alt=\"Cocoa1a\" width=\"580\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa1a.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa1a-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Unripe_Cocoa_Pods_Growing_in_Madagascar\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >Unripe Cocoa Pods Growing in Madagascar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#In_this_blog_post_we_reflect_on_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >In this blog post we reflect on: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#how_cocoa_has_helped_the_animal_rights_movement_historically\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >how cocoa has helped the animal rights movement historically.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#cocoas_role_in_todays_2016_vegan_businesses\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >cocoa&#8217;s role\u00a0in today&#8217;s 2016 vegan businesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#the_merits_and_shortfalls_of_Fair_Trade_certification_of_the_other_certification_options_available_to_cocoa_growers_cocoa_processors\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >the merits\u00a0and shortfalls of Fair Trade certification, &amp; of the other\u00a0certification options\u00a0available to\u00a0cocoa growers &amp; cocoa processors.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#alternatives_to_the_current_certification_options\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >alternatives to the current certification options.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Red_Lights\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >Red Lights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Certified_%E2%80%98Vegan_chocolate_products_may_contain_dairy_and_egg_%E2%80%93_especially_if_they_were_made_on_production_lines_which_also_produce_other_products_See_the_notes_below_connected_to_the_truly_vegan_UK_company_Plamil\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >Certified &#8216;Vegan&#8217; chocolate products may contain dairy\u00a0and egg &#8211; especially if they were made on production lines which also produce other products. See the notes below connected to the truly vegan UK company Plamil.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Certified_%E2%80%98FairTrade_products_may_not_benefit_the_growers_producers_Listen_to_the_podcast_by_TFT_Gerome_Tokpa_and_Scott_Poynton\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >Certified &#8216;FairTrade&#8217; products may not benefit the growers \/ producers. Listen to the podcast\u00a0by TFT Gerome Tokpa and Scott Poynton.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%98Green-washing_is_a_thriving_industry_Fairtrade_Certified_cocoa_farmers_may_get_as_little_as_an_additional_US_005c_per_kg_for_their_cocoa_beans_Do_a_little_research_and_buy_genuine_vegan_chocolate_products_made_from_ethically_sourced_ingredients\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >&#8216;Green-washing&#8217; is a thriving industry. Fairtrade Certified cocoa farmers may get as little as an additional\u00a0US$ 0.05c per kg for their cocoa beans. Do a little research\u00a0and buy genuine vegan chocolate products made from ethically sourced ingredients.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Our_Humanitarian_League_has_invested_in_and_works_closely_with_cocoa_producers_in_Madagascar_The_5_photos_shared_in_this_blog_post_are_of_our_cocoa_trees_cocoa_pods_in_Madagascar\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >Our\u00a0Humanitarian League has invested in, and works closely with, cocoa producers in Madagascar. The 5 photos shared in this blog post are of our cocoa trees\u00a0&amp; cocoa pods\u00a0in Madagascar.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Cocoa_Chocolate_The_Vegan_Community\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >Cocoa, Chocolate &amp; The Vegan Community<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_also_has_a_small_but_growing_section_containing_historical_items_related_to_cocoa\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >The Ernest Bell Library also has a small but growing section containing historical items related to cocoa.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Quaker_cocoa_mogul_John_Cadbury_was_a_co-founder_and_supporter_of_the_original_Animals_Friend_Society_in_1834_with_%E2%80%98vegan_Lewis_Gompertz_others_Our_Ernest_Bell_Jessey_Wade_revived_the_Animals_Friend_Society_in_1894\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >Quaker cocoa mogul John Cadbury was a co-founder and supporter of the original Animals&#8217; Friend Society in 1834, with &#8216;vegan&#8217;\u00a0Lewis Gompertz &amp; others.\u00a0 Our Ernest Bell &amp; Jessey Wade revived the Animals&#8217; Friend Society in 1894.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#William_and_Elizabeth_Horsell_part-funded_their_early_%E2%80%98vegan_publishing_by_selling_cocoa_from_John_Cadbury_in_the_1850s_early_1860s\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >William and Elizabeth Horsell part-funded their early &#8216;vegan&#8217; publishing by selling cocoa from John Cadbury in the 1850s &amp; early 1860s.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#My_personal_favorite_chocolates_come_from_Plamil_Foods_The_team_there_have_been_making_soya_milks_for_more_than_50_years_and_also_vegan_chocolates_for_more_than_50_years_A_group_of_16_vegans_later_took_out_loans_to_buy_the_freehold_of_a_factory_in_Folkestone_Kent_%E2%80%93_Wiki\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >My personal favorite chocolates come from Plamil Foods. The team there have been making soya milks for more than 50 years and also vegan chocolates for more than 50 years. A group of 16 vegans later took out loans to buy the freehold of a factory in Folkestone, Kent &#8211; Wiki.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Summer_1966_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >Summer 1966 &#8211;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_Vegan_%E2%80%93_Summer_1966_%E2%80%93_page_23_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >The Vegan &#8211; Summer 1966 &#8211; page 23 &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Ripe_Cocoa_Pods_%E2%80%93_Ready_to_Harvest_Growing_in_Madagascar\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >Ripe Cocoa Pods &#8211; Ready to Harvest Growing in Madagascar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Cocoa_in_2016_still_comes_with_issues_such_as_human_slavery_child_abuse_poverty_pesticide_overuse_etc_attached_to_it\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >Cocoa in 2016 still comes with issues such as human slavery, child abuse, poverty, pesticide overuse etc. attached to it.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Wiki_%E2%80%93_The_effectiveness_of_fair_trade_has_been_questioned_In_a_2014_article_The_Economist_stated_that_workers_on_fair_trade_farms_have_a_lower_standard_of_living_than_on_similar_farms_outside_the_fair_trade_system\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >Wiki &#8211; ~The effectiveness of fair trade has been questioned. In a 2014 article, The Economist stated that workers on fair trade farms have a lower standard of living than on similar farms outside the fair trade system. ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#These_issues_and_especially_the_merits_and_shortfalls_of_the_various_available_certification_schemes_linked_to_cocoa_are_of_great_interest_to_many_of_us\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >These issues, and especially the\u00a0merits and shortfalls of the various available certification schemes linked to cocoa are of great interest to many of us.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#A_large_of_animal_friendly_and_vegan_businesses_work_with_closely_with_cocoa\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >A large % of\u00a0animal friendly\u00a0and vegan businesses\u00a0work with\u00a0closely with cocoa.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Some_produce_varieties_of_chocolates\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >Some produce varieties of chocolates.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Some_bake_with_cocoa\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >Some bake with cocoa.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Some_incorporate_cocoa_into_multiple_restaurant_dishes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >Some incorporate\u00a0cocoa into multiple restaurant dishes.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Unripe_Cocoa_Pods_Growing_in_Madagascar-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >Unripe Cocoa Pods Growing in Madagascar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_Forest_Trust_TFT_Cocoa\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >The Forest Trust (TFT) &amp; Cocoa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#TFT_%E2%80%93_about_%E2%80%93_http_wwwtft-earthorgabout-usour-vision\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >TFT &#8211;\u00a0about &#8211; http:\/\/www.tft-earth.org\/about-us\/our-vision\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Founded_by_Scott_Poynton_TFT_works_with_large_and_small_companies_developing_supply_chain_mapping_and_traceability_solutions_to_trace_cocoa_many_other_products_back_to_source_and_identify_key_social_and_environmental_issues\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >Founded by Scott Poynton,\u00a0TFT works with large and small companies, developing supply chain mapping and traceability solutions to trace cocoa &amp; many other products back to source and identify key social and environmental issues.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Scott_Poynton_was_inspired_by_the_pioneer_vegan_conservationist_and_tree_planter_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >Scott Poynton was inspired\u00a0by the pioneer vegan conservationist and tree planter Richard St. Barbe Baker &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#_Three_days_after_my_15th_birthday_I_heard_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_Founder_of_the_Men_of_the_Trees_and_global_advocate_for_forest_conservation_and_tree_planting_then_aged_90_on_Australias_ABC_radio_St_Barbes_broadcast_changed_the_course_of_my_life%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6_in_full_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\"  >~ Three days after my 15th birthday, I heard Richard St Barbe Baker, Founder of the Men of the Trees and global advocate for forest conservation and tree planting, then aged 90, on Australia\u2019s ABC radio. St Barbe\u2019s broadcast changed the course of my life&#8230;&#8230;. ~ in full &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#TFT_works_with_several_large_cocoa_companies_and_many_thousands_of_cocoa_farmers_In_this_podcast_Gerome_Tokpa_a_senior_manager_at_TFT_in_Ivory_Coast_talks_about_%E2%80%9Ccertifying_poverty%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\"  >TFT works with several large cocoa companies and many thousands of cocoa farmers. In this podcast, Gerome Tokpa,\u00a0a senior manager at TFT in Ivory Coast, talks about &#8220;certifying poverty.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Certification_schemes_aimed_at_increasing_labour_and_environmental_standards_on_cocoa_plantations_are_he_says_failing_to_improve_farmer_livelihoods_%E2%80%93_but_there_are_better_approaches_that_he_his_team_are_using\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\"  >Certification schemes aimed at increasing labour and environmental standards on cocoa plantations are, he says, failing to improve farmer livelihoods &#8211; but there are better approaches that he &amp; his team are using.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Related_Podcasts_%E2%80%93_http_earthwormnetcooee\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\"  >Related Podcasts &#8211; http:\/\/earthworm.net\/cooee\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Earthworm_%E2%80%93_a_TFT_project_%E2%80%93_http_earthwormnetpurpose\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\"  >Earthworm &#8211; a TFT project\u00a0&#8211; http:\/\/earthworm.net\/purpose\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%9CPutting_the_farmer_at_the_heart_of_the_society%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_http_ruralityorg_%E2%80%93_another_TFT_project\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\"  >&#8220;Putting the farmer at the heart of the society.&#8221; &#8211; http:\/\/rurality.org\/ &#8211; another TFT project.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\"  >..&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#More_on_Certification_Issues\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\"  >More on Certification Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Plamil_%E2%80%93_on_certification_issues_%E2%80%93_discussed_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\"  >Plamil &#8211; on certification issues &#8211; discussed &#8211;\u00a0here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Vegan_and_No_nut\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\"  >Vegan and No nut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#All_our_products_are_made_to_the_highest_Vegan_standards_and_carry_our_Registered_Vegan_trademark_Other_Vegan_trademarks_do_not_necessarily_guarantee_products_are_free_from_Dairy_In_addition_products_are_gluten_free_and_made_to_the_highest_No_nut_standards\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\"  >All our products are made to the highest Vegan standards, and carry our Registered Vegan trademark. [Other Vegan trademarks do not necessarily guarantee products are free from Dairy]. In addition products are gluten free and made to the highest No nut standards.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Wiki_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\"  >Wiki &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Plamils_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6products_were_registered_with_the_Vegan_Society_until_2009_but_Plamil_withdrew_its_support_of_the_societys_trademark_after_the_latter_agreed_to_certify_products_that_might_contain_trace_amounts_of_dairy_milk_eggs_or_fish_as_a_result_of_contamination_during_manufacturing_Since_then_Plamil_has_used_its_own_vegan_logo_rather_than_the_societys\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\"  >Plamil&#8217;s\u00a0&#8211; &#8230;&#8230;..products were registered with the Vegan Society until 2009, but Plamil withdrew its support of the society&#8217;s trademark after the latter agreed to certify products that might contain trace amounts of dairy milk, eggs or fish, as a result of contamination during manufacturing. Since then Plamil has used its own vegan logo, rather than the society&#8217;s.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\"  >..&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Free_copy_of_%E2%80%93_Beyond_Certification_by_TFT_founder_Scott_Poynton\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\"  >Free copy of &#8211; Beyond Certification\u00a0by TFT founder Scott Poynton<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Certification_is_a_hotly_debated_issue_and_the_book_Beyond_Certification_offers_a_profound_new_approach_to_it\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\"  >Certification is a hotly debated issue and the book\u00a0Beyond Certification offers a profound, new approach to it.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#A_book_which_sets_out_a_new_vision_for_how_we_might_better_approach_responsible_stewardship_of_the_Earths_natural_resources\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\"  >A book which sets out a new vision for how we might better approach responsible stewardship of the Earth\u2019s natural resources.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#_Beyond_Certification_offers_an_alternative_model_VT-TV_based_on_Values_Transparency_Transformation_and_Verification_which_Ive_been_exploring_and_implementing_with_The_Forest_Trust_with_over_70_companies_and_industries_around_the_world_%E2%80%93_Scott_Poynton\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\"  >~ Beyond Certification offers an alternative model, VT-TV, based on Values, Transparency, Transformation and\u00a0Verification, which I\u2019ve\u00a0been exploring and implementing with The Forest Trust with over 70 companies and industries around the world. ~ &#8211; Scott Poynton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Download_a_free_copy_of_Beyond_Certification_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\"  >Download a free copy of\u00a0 Beyond Certification &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\"  >..&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6and_lastly_on_Addictiveness\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\"  >&#8230;&#8230;and lastly on Addictiveness?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#A_large_of_humans_adore_chocolate_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\"  >A large % of humans adore chocolate &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Chocolate_contains_several_biologically_active_ingredients_all_of_which_can_cause_abnormal_behaviors_and_psychological_sensations_like_those_of_other_addictive_substances_Researchers_at_the_University_of_Tampere_in_Finland_found_that_self-proclaimed_chocolate_%E2%80%9Caddicts%E2%80%9D_salivated_more_in_the_presence_of_chocolate_and_showed_a_more_negative_mood_and_higher_anxiety_The_researchers_state_that_chocolate_addicts_show_traits_of_regular_addiction_because_they_exhibit_craving_for_chocolate_irregular_eating_behavior_and_abnormal_moods\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\"  >Chocolate contains several biologically active ingredients, all of which can cause abnormal behaviors and psychological sensations like those of other addictive substances. Researchers at the University of Tampere in Finland found that self-proclaimed chocolate \u201caddicts\u201d salivated more in the presence of chocolate, and showed a more negative mood and higher anxiety. The researchers state that chocolate addicts show traits of regular addiction, because they exhibit craving for chocolate, irregular eating behavior, and abnormal moods.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Although_there_are_similarities_between_eating_chocolate_and_drug_use_generally_researchers_believe_that_chocolate_%E2%80%9Caddiction%E2%80%9D_is_not_a_true_addiction_While_chocolate_does_contain_potentially_mood-altering_substances_these_are_all_found_in_higher_concentrations_in_other_less_appealing_foods_such_as_broccoli_A_combination_of_chocolates_sensory_characteristics_%E2%80%94_sweetness_texture_and_aroma_%E2%80%94_nutrients_and_chemicals_together_with_hormonal_and_mood_swings_largely_explains_chocolate_cravings_%E2%80%93_source\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\"  >Although there are similarities between eating chocolate and drug use, generally researchers believe that chocolate \u201caddiction\u201d is not a true addiction. While chocolate does contain potentially mood-altering substances, these are all found in higher concentrations in other less appealing foods such as broccoli. A combination of chocolate\u2019s sensory characteristics \u2014 sweetness, texture and aroma \u2014 nutrients, and chemicals, together with hormonal and mood swings, largely explains chocolate cravings. &#8211; source.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-7\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\"  >..&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Our_3_Main_Projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\"  >Our 3 Main Projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_Henry_Salt_Archive_is_one_of_our_almost_completed_projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\"  >The Henry Salt Archive is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_Humanitarian_League_is_our_Hong_Kong_registered_charity\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\"  >The Humanitarian League is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_was_conceived_in_1934_%E2%80%93_it_is_still_strong_very_active_eighty_years_later\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\"  >The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0was conceived in 1934 &#8211; it is still strong &amp; very active eighty years later.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\"  >It is long past time for the library to go online!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_center_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\"  >\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of center for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Henry_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_writing_in_September_1934\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\"  >Henry S. Salt \u2013 writing in September 1934<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\"  >If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\"  >\u2013 or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#https_wwwhappycownetmembers%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6profile_pbphpid9728\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/members\/..&#8230;&#8230;profile_pb.php?id=9728<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-8\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\"  >..&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#The_pulp_and_cocoa_seeds_are_removed_and_the_rind_is_discarded\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\"  >The pulp and cocoa seeds are removed and the rind is discarded.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cocoa\/#Read_more_%E2%80%93_https_enwikipediaorgwikiCocoa_bean\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\"  >Read more &#8211; https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocoa_bean<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unripe_Cocoa_Pods_Growing_in_Madagascar\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unripe Cocoa Pods Growing in Madagascar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_blog_post_we_reflect_on_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this blog post we reflect on: &#8211;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_cocoa_has_helped_the_animal_rights_movement_historically\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">how cocoa has helped the animal rights movement historically.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cocoas_role_in_todays_2016_vegan_businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">cocoa&#8217;s role\u00a0in today&#8217;s 2016 vegan businesses.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_merits_and_shortfalls_of_Fair_Trade_certification_of_the_other_certification_options_available_to_cocoa_growers_cocoa_processors\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">the merits\u00a0and shortfalls of Fair Trade certification, &amp; of the other\u00a0certification options\u00a0available to\u00a0cocoa growers &amp; cocoa processors.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"alternatives_to_the_current_certification_options\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">alternatives to the current certification options.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Lights\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Red Lights<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certified_%E2%80%98Vegan_chocolate_products_may_contain_dairy_and_egg_%E2%80%93_especially_if_they_were_made_on_production_lines_which_also_produce_other_products_See_the_notes_below_connected_to_the_truly_vegan_UK_company_Plamil\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Certified &#8216;Vegan&#8217; chocolate products may contain dairy\u00a0and egg &#8211; especially if they were made on production lines which also produce other products. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">See the notes below connected to the truly vegan UK company Plamil.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certified_%E2%80%98FairTrade_products_may_not_benefit_the_growers_producers_Listen_to_the_podcast_by_TFT_Gerome_Tokpa_and_Scott_Poynton\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Certified &#8216;FairTrade&#8217; products may not benefit the growers \/ producers. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Listen to the podcast\u00a0by TFT Gerome Tokpa and Scott Poynton.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Green-washing_is_a_thriving_industry_Fairtrade_Certified_cocoa_farmers_may_get_as_little_as_an_additional_US_005c_per_kg_for_their_cocoa_beans_Do_a_little_research_and_buy_genuine_vegan_chocolate_products_made_from_ethically_sourced_ingredients\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8216;Green-washing&#8217; is a thriving industry. Fairtrade Certified cocoa farmers may get as little as an additional\u00a0US$ 0.05c per kg for their cocoa beans. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Do a little research\u00a0and buy genuine vegan chocolate products made from ethically sourced ingredients.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheHumanitarianLeague\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Humanitarian League<\/a> has invested in, and works closely with, cocoa producers in Madagascar. The 5 photos shared in this blog post are of our cocoa trees\u00a0&amp; cocoa pods\u00a0in Madagascar.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocoa_Chocolate_The_Vegan_Community\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cocoa, Chocolate &amp; The Vegan Community<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Ernest Bell Library<\/a> also has a small but growing section containing historical items related to cocoa. <\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Quaker cocoa mogul <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Cadbury\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">John Cadbury<\/a> was a co-founder and supporter of the original Animals&#8217; Friend Society in 1834, with &#8216;vegan&#8217;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vegsource.com\/john-davis\/lewis-gompertz---jewish-vegan-and-co-founder-of-the-rspca-in-1824.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Lewis Gompertz<\/a> &amp; others.\u00a0 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Ernest Bell<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> &amp; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-brown-linties-by-jessey-wade-featuring-ernest-bell-as-mr-friend\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Jessey Wade<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> revived the Animals&#8217; Friend Society in 1894.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/london-vegans-meeting-in-1856-elizabeth-and-william-horsell-plus-many-of-their-friends\/\"  target=\"_blank\">William and Elizabeth Horsell<\/a> part-funded their early &#8216;vegan&#8217; publishing by selling cocoa from John Cadbury in the 1850s &amp; early 1860s.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My personal favorite chocolates come from<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.plamilfoods.co.uk\/about\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Plamil Foods<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. The team there have been making soya milks for more than 50 years and also vegan chocolates for more than 50 years. <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2gjlj-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A group of 16 vegans later took out loans to buy the freehold of a factory in Folkestone, Kent &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plamil_Foods\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Wiki<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_1966_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Summer 1966 &#8211;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/PLAMIL1965.png\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16740\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16740 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/PLAMIL1965.png\" alt=\"PLAMIL1965\" width=\"580\" height=\"957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/PLAMIL1965.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/PLAMIL1965-182x300.png 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Vegan &#8211; Summer 1966 &#8211; page 23 &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/vegan_society\/docs\/the-vegan-summer-1966\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa4a.png\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16658\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa4a.png\" alt=\"Cocoa4a\" width=\"580\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa4a.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa4a-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ripe_Cocoa_Pods_%E2%80%93_Ready_to_Harvest_Growing_in_Madagascar\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ripe Cocoa Pods &#8211; Ready to Harvest Growing in Madagascar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocoa_in_2016_still_comes_with_issues_such_as_human_slavery_child_abuse_poverty_pesticide_overuse_etc_attached_to_it\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cocoa in 2016 still comes with issues such as human slavery, child abuse, poverty, pesticide overuse etc. attached to it.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chocolate\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Wiki<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; ~<span data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">The effectiveness of fair trade has been questioned. In a 2014 article, The Economist stated that workers on fair trade farms have a lower standard of living than on similar farms outside the fair trade system.<\/span><\/span> ~<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_issues_and_especially_the_merits_and_shortfalls_of_the_various_available_certification_schemes_linked_to_cocoa_are_of_great_interest_to_many_of_us\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These issues, and especially the\u00a0merits and shortfalls of the various available certification schemes linked to cocoa are of great interest to many of us.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_large_of_animal_friendly_and_vegan_businesses_work_with_closely_with_cocoa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A large % of\u00a0animal friendly\u00a0and vegan businesses\u00a0work with\u00a0closely with cocoa. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_produce_varieties_of_chocolates\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some produce varieties of chocolates. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_bake_with_cocoa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some bake with cocoa. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_incorporate_cocoa_into_multiple_restaurant_dishes\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some incorporate\u00a0cocoa into multiple restaurant dishes. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa5a.png\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16659\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16659 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa5a.png\" alt=\"Cocoa5a\" width=\"580\" height=\"826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa5a.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa5a-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unripe_Cocoa_Pods_Growing_in_Madagascar-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unripe Cocoa Pods Growing in Madagascar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Forest_Trust_TFT_Cocoa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Forest Trust (TFT) &amp; Cocoa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TFT &#8211;\u00a0about &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tft-earth.org\/about-us\/our-vision\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">http:\/\/www.tft-earth.org\/about-us\/our-vision\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">F<span style=\"color: #000000;\">ounded by<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/scottpoynton.com\/about-scott\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Scott Poynton<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">,\u00a0TFT works with large and small companies, <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bbqv-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">developing supply chain mapping and traceability solutions to trace cocoa &amp; many other products back to source and identify key social and environmental issues<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scott Poynton was inspired\u00a0by the pioneer vegan conservationist and tree planter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/why-i-am-a-vegetarian-by-richard-st-barbe-baker\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Richard St. Barbe Baker<\/a> &#8211; <\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">~ Three days after my 15<sup><span style=\"font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup> birthday, I heard Richard St Barbe Baker, Founder of the Men of the Trees and global advocate for forest conservation and tree planting, then aged 90, on Australia\u2019s ABC radio. St Barbe\u2019s broadcast changed the course of my life&#8230;&#8230;. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">~ in full &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/scottpoynton.com\/about-scott\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TFT_works_with_several_large_cocoa_companies_and_many_thousands_of_cocoa_farmers_In_this_podcast_Gerome_Tokpa_a_senior_manager_at_TFT_in_Ivory_Coast_talks_about_%E2%80%9Ccertifying_poverty%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TFT works with several large cocoa companies and many thousands of cocoa farmers. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this podcast, Gerome Tokpa,\u00a0a senior manager at TFT in Ivory Coast, talks about &#8220;certifying poverty.&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certification_schemes_aimed_at_increasing_labour_and_environmental_standards_on_cocoa_plantations_are_he_says_failing_to_improve_farmer_livelihoods_%E2%80%93_but_there_are_better_approaches_that_he_his_team_are_using\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Certification schemes aimed at increasing labour and environmental standards on cocoa plantations are, he says, failing to improve farmer livelihoods &#8211; but there are better approaches that he &amp; his team are using.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/223787284&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Re<span style=\"color: #000000;\">lated Podcasts &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/earthworm.net\/cooee\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">http:\/\/earthworm.net\/cooee\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Earthworm &#8211; a TFT project\u00a0&#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/earthworm.net\/purpose\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">http:\/\/earthworm.net\/purpose\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6od2s-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-offset-key=\"6od2s-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">&#8220;Putting the farmer at the heart of the society.&#8221;<\/span><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/rurality.org\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">http:\/\/rurality.org\/<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; another TFT project.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"57iks-0-0\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span>..<span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_on_Certification_Issues\"><\/span>More on Certification Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Plamil.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16674\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Plamil.jpg\" alt=\"Plamil\" width=\"580\" height=\"1136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Plamil.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Plamil-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Plamil-523x1024.jpg 523w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.plamilfoods.co.uk\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Plamil<\/a> &#8211; on certification issues &#8211; discussed &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plamilfoods.co.uk\/organic-chocolate\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"2i420\" data-offset-key=\"4gmjk-0-0\">\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"4gmjk-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_and_No_nut\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4gmjk-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Vegan and No nut<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"4gmjk-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_our_products_are_made_to_the_highest_Vegan_standards_and_carry_our_Registered_Vegan_trademark_Other_Vegan_trademarks_do_not_necessarily_guarantee_products_are_free_from_Dairy_In_addition_products_are_gluten_free_and_made_to_the_highest_No_nut_standards\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6a9jo-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">All our products are made to the highest Vegan standards, and carry our Registered Vegan trademark. [Other Vegan trademarks do not necessarily guarantee products are free from Dairy]. In addition products are gluten free and made to the highest No nut standards.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plamil_Foods\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Wiki<\/a> &#8211; <\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plamils_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6products_were_registered_with_the_Vegan_Society_until_2009_but_Plamil_withdrew_its_support_of_the_societys_trademark_after_the_latter_agreed_to_certify_products_that_might_contain_trace_amounts_of_dairy_milk_eggs_or_fish_as_a_result_of_contamination_during_manufacturing_Since_then_Plamil_has_used_its_own_vegan_logo_rather_than_the_societys\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plamil&#8217;s\u00a0&#8211; &#8230;&#8230;..<span data-offset-key=\"4gmjk-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">products were registered with the Vegan Society until 2009, but Plamil withdrew its support of the society&#8217;s trademark after the latter agreed to certify products that might contain trace amounts of dairy milk, eggs or fish, as a result of contamination during manufacturing. Since then Plamil has used its own vegan logo, rather than the society&#8217;s.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>..<span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_copy_of_%E2%80%93_Beyond_Certification_by_TFT_founder_Scott_Poynton\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Free copy of &#8211;<em> Beyond Certification<\/em>\u00a0by TFT founder Scott Poynton <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Poynton-flash_500.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16663\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Poynton-flash_500.jpg\" alt=\"Poynton-flash_500\" width=\"580\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Poynton-flash_500.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Poynton-flash_500-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certification_is_a_hotly_debated_issue_and_the_book_Beyond_Certification_offers_a_profound_new_approach_to_it\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Certification is a hotly debated issue and the book\u00a0<em>Beyond Certification<\/em> offers a profound, new approach to it.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_book_which_sets_out_a_new_vision_for_how_we_might_better_approach_responsible_stewardship_of_the_Earths_natural_resources\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A book which sets out a new vision for how we might better approach responsible stewardship of the Earth\u2019s natural resources.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Beyond_Certification_offers_an_alternative_model_VT-TV_based_on_Values_Transparency_Transformation_and_Verification_which_Ive_been_exploring_and_implementing_with_The_Forest_Trust_with_over_70_companies_and_industries_around_the_world_%E2%80%93_Scott_Poynton\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>~ Beyond Certification <\/em>offers an alternative model, VT-TV, based on Values, Transparency, Transformation and\u00a0Verification, which I\u2019ve\u00a0been exploring and implementing with The Forest Trust with over 70 companies and industries around the world. ~ &#8211; Scott Poynton<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Download a free copy of\u00a0 <em>Beyond Certification<\/em> &#8211;<\/span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/scottpoynton.com\/beyond-certification\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here.<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-6\"><\/span>..<span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6and_lastly_on_Addictiveness\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8230;&#8230;and lastly on Addictiveness?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_large_of_humans_adore_chocolate_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A large % of humans adore chocolate &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chocolate_contains_several_biologically_active_ingredients_all_of_which_can_cause_abnormal_behaviors_and_psychological_sensations_like_those_of_other_addictive_substances_Researchers_at_the_University_of_Tampere_in_Finland_found_that_self-proclaimed_chocolate_%E2%80%9Caddicts%E2%80%9D_salivated_more_in_the_presence_of_chocolate_and_showed_a_more_negative_mood_and_higher_anxiety_The_researchers_state_that_chocolate_addicts_show_traits_of_regular_addiction_because_they_exhibit_craving_for_chocolate_irregular_eating_behavior_and_abnormal_moods\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Chocolate contains several biologically active ingredients, all of which can cause abnormal behaviors and psychological sensations like those of other addictive substances. Researchers at the University of Tampere in Finland found that self-proclaimed chocolate \u201caddicts\u201d salivated more in the presence of chocolate, and showed a more negative mood and higher anxiety. The researchers state that chocolate addicts show traits of regular addiction, because they exhibit craving for chocolate, irregular eating behavior, and abnormal moods.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\" data-offset-key=\"1gaee-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9s6ro-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although there are similarities between eating chocolate and drug use, generally researchers believe that chocolate \u201caddiction\u201d is not a true addiction. While chocolate does contain potentially mood-altering substances, these are all found in higher concentrations in other less appealing foods such as broccoli. A combination of chocolate\u2019s sensory characteristics \u2014 sweetness, texture and aroma \u2014 nutrients, and chemicals, together with hormonal and mood swings, largely explains chocolate cravings. &#8211;<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/psychcentral.com\/lib\/does-chocolate-addiction-exist\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">source<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-7\"><\/span>..<span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_3_Main_Projects\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our 3 Main Projects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"The Henry S. Salt Archive is run and maintained by the site editors on the behalf of its patrons. However, we welcome and encourage anyone interested in the project to contribute.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Henry Salt Archive<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/the-humanitarian-league-kowloon-39395\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Operating in Hong Kong alongside 'The Ernest Bell Memorial Library.' Republishing classic humanitarian books &amp; pamphlets. The Humanitarian League has been established to enforce the principle that it is iniquitous to inflict avoidable suffering on any sentient being. \"  target=\"_blank\">The Humanitarian League<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/friends\/ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"&quot;I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.&quot; - Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Ernest Bell Library<\/a><\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">was conceived in 1934 &#8211; it is still strong &amp; very active eighty years later<span data-offset-key=\"dphi-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$dphi.0:$dphi-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$dphi.0:$dphi-0-0.0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-block=\"true\" data-offset-key=\"ffptj-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ffptj\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-offset-key=\"ffptj-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ffptj.0:$ffptj-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ffptj.0:$ffptj-0-0.0\">It is long past time for the library to go online!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 90px;\" data-block=\"true\" data-offset-key=\"b29q5-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$b29q5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_center_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\" data-offset-key=\"b29q5-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$b29q5.0:$b29q5-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$b29q5.0:$b29q5-0-0.0\">\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of center for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_209g _2vxa\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-block=\"true\" data-offset-key=\"ptfd-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ptfd\"><span data-offset-key=\"ptfd-0-0\" data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ptfd.0:$ptfd-0-0\"><span data-reactid=\".0.1.0.1.0.0.$editor0.0.0.$ptfd.0:$ptfd-0-0.0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\">Henry S. Salt<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2013 writing in September 1934<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">humanitarianleague<\/span> (at) <span style=\"color: #800000;\">outlook<\/span> (dot) <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">com<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u2013 or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/members\/profile_pb.php?id=9728\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/members\/..<span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span>profile_pb.php?id=9728<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-8\"><\/span>..<span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa3a.png\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16660\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa3a.png\" alt=\"Cocoa3a\" width=\"580\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa3a.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa3a-249x300.png 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa2a.png\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-16661\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16661 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa2a.png\" alt=\"Cocoa2a\" width=\"580\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa2a.png 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Cocoa2a-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-offset-key=\"4bgj3-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The pulp and cocoa seeds are removed and the rind is discarded.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read more &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocoa_bean\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cocoa_bean<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unripe Cocoa Pods Growing in Madagascar In this blog post we reflect on: &#8211; how cocoa has helped the animal rights movement historically. cocoa&#8217;s role\u00a0in today&#8217;s 2016 vegan businesses. the merits\u00a0and shortfalls of Fair Trade certification, &amp; of the other\u00a0certification options\u00a0available to\u00a0cocoa growers &amp; cocoa processors. alternatives to the current certification options. &#8230;&#8230; Red Lights Certified &#8216;Vegan&#8217; chocolate products may contain dairy\u00a0and egg &#8211; especially if they were made on production lines which also produce other products. See the notes below connected to the truly vegan UK company Plamil. Certified &#8216;FairTrade&#8217; products may not benefit the growers \/ producers. Listen to the podcast\u00a0by TFT Gerome Tokpa and Scott Poynton. &#8216;Green-washing&#8217; is a thriving industry. Fairtrade Certified cocoa farmers may get as little as an additional\u00a0US$ 0.05c per kg for their cocoa beans. Do a little research\u00a0and buy genuine vegan chocolate products made from ethically sourced ingredients. Our\u00a0Humanitarian League has invested in, and works closely with, cocoa producers in Madagascar. The 5 photos shared in this blog post are of our cocoa trees\u00a0&amp; cocoa pods\u00a0in Madagascar. &#8230;&#8230; Cocoa, Chocolate &amp; The Vegan Community The Ernest Bell Library also has a small but growing section containing historical items related to cocoa. 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