The Dark History of Chocolate: Slavery and Exploitation

In this episode of 'We Need to Talk About Chocolate,' host Ed Easton and chocolatier Andrew Nason discuss the grim history of slavery linked to sugar and chocolate production. From the Portuguese and Spanish slave trades to the brutal conditions on sugar and cacao plantations, the hosts delve into the atrocities committed in the name of profit. They emphasize the importance of consumer awareness and responsible choices in combating modern exploitation in the chocolate industry. Listeners are taken on a journey through historical and present-day issues, aiming to shed light on the dark side of this beloved treat.

00:00 Welcome to the Chocolate Podcast

00:17 Living in the Yurt: A Year in the Tent

00:59 The Chocolate and Nature Connection

01:48 The Snickers Debate: Chocolate or Not?

04:20 Unwrapping the Story of Sugar

04:55 The Dark History of Chocolate and Slavery

05:30 The Triangle Trade: A Triple Horror

12:47 The Industrialization of Slavery

20:12 The Horrors of Sugar Plantations

23:12 The First Consumer Boycott in History

24:38 The Role of Portugal in the Slave Trade

25:54 The Dark History of Sugar and Chocolate

35:13 The British Role in Abolishing Slavery

43:20 Modern Slavery and Consumer Responsibility

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