Easter is only a few hops away and it's a great time to relax, get out in nature and spend time with loved ones. Food plays a central role over this period so we’ve put together some tips so that your seafood and chocky treats aren’t the only good things about your Easter!
Harm Free Chocolate
Easter egg hunts are an integral part to the Easter holiday, meaning that chocolate treats are an exciting aspect of celebrating. Palm oil is often used to make chocolate and is incredibly destructive. Palm oil plantations, primarily in Malaysia and Indonesia, are responsible for deforestation and threats to local environments and animals populations - particularly orang-utans.The simplest thing you can do to minimise any harm is to choose chocolate products that either use 100% Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) or that are palm oil free. See list below for some hints on what to look for.
Chocolate with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
Coles Robern Menz The Chocolate Box Ferrero Lindt and SprungliPalm Oil Free Chocolate
Haigh’s Chocolates Pana Chocolate Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Koko Black Whittaker’s Pink Lady Chocolates – white, milk and dark bilbiesCheck here for a list of other food items that are palm oil free
It isn’t currently mandatory for palm oil to be labeled on products in Australia – if you support clear labeling of oils so that you have a clear choice in stores, add your name to this petition. Choosing dairy-free easter eggs is another option to minimise your impact this Easter. Our friends at Animals Australia have put together a list of dairy-free chocolate alternatives, which include: Lindt dark chocolate bunny Alpha chocolate eggs Sweet William chocolate bunnies