Chocolate Easter Bunnies in Review: These are the Test Winners
Easter time is chocolate bunny time: For this reason, the environmental NGO Global 2000 and the human rights organization Südwind teamed up again to test the bunnies from Austria's supermarkets for social and ecological criteria.
The result was mixed - six of the 36 products contained both the Fairtrade seal and the EU organic seal, while eight chocolate bunnies had neither. Overall, the range of bunnies with certifications is growing.
Six Winners in the Eco-Social Easter Bunny Check
The double green test winners are the EZA chocolate bunny from the world shops, the Billa Bio Easter bunnies, as well as the vegan Vegavita bunny, the Veggie and Natur Pur organic Easter bunnies from Spar, and the Bio Natura chocolate bunny from Hofer. "Our test winners this year are almost 'old acquaintances'. A consistent commitment to ecologically and socially responsible chocolate Easter bunnies is rewarded," said Gudrun Glocker, supply chain expert at Südwind, and Anna Leitner, resource spokesperson at Global 2000.
According to the test, "problem children" remain the industry giants Lindt and Mondelez. In total, eight bunnies received a double red rating. "This is also due to the fact that large companies rely on in-house rather than independent sustainability initiatives," it was stated in a release. Consumers must be able to understand under what conditions the chocolate is produced. "In-house programs are no substitute for independent certifications," said Glocker.
Missing Seals on Packaging
Some bunnies are independently certified, but the companies do not display the seals on the packaging. This makes it difficult for consumers to recognize whether the product is sustainable. "Companies must be legally obliged to take measures against human rights violations such as child labor and environmental destruction. Consumers obviously cannot rely on the voluntariness of corporations," Leitner warned.
(APA/Red)
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