The Dark History of Chocolate: Andrew & Ed talk about the history of slavery in chocolate production

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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