Did You Know The Worst Chocolate Brand In America Is Sold Here In New Jersey?
Valentine's Day is right around the corner!
Chocolate is always a popular gift, but here's the big question...is there such a thing as bad chocolate?
Apparently, there is.
I just assumed that even bad chocolate would still be somewhat good.
After all, it's chocolate, right?
But that's not the case, according to a new report.
We’ll dive into some of the BEST places to find GOOD chocolate in New Jersey shortly, but first, let’s take a look at what to avoid.
As Valentine's Day approaches, many people consider chocolate a go-to gift idea, but it’s important to know which types of chocolate are considered unappealing.
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24/7 Wall St. recently came out with a list of chocolate brands we should avoid.
So what are they?
The report is based on not just taste, but they say, "Perhaps you want a chocolate that doesn’t mistreat and underpay those who work on the bean farms or lie about being fair trade on its packaging?"
The Worst Chocolate Brand in America
#7 - Lindt
#6 - Ferrero
#5 - Godiva
#4 - Mondelez
#3 - Hershey
#2 - Nestlé
#1 - Mars
Here's what 24/7 Wall St. has to say...
Apparently the company "has made promises to change the way it produces chocolate, those promises remain unfulfilled."
A 2023 CBS investigation found that young kids were working "in dangerous and deadly conditions," according to the report.
You can read more about why these chocolates made the list here.
Now on the flip side, if you're looking for delicious homemade chocolates in New Jersey, stop by any of these amazing chocolate shops located throughout the state.
It's the perfect gift this Valentine's Day!
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