Lindt & Sprüngli controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Report raises concerns about child labor in cocoa supply chains
A Swiss broadcaster reported alleged child labor on cocoa-producing plantations in Ghana connected to the company’s sourcing network, prompting scrutiny of the effectiveness of its controls and traceability systems.
2024
U.S. litigation alleges misleading responsible-sourcing claims
Lindt faced U.S. legal claims concerning alleged child-labor risks and representations about responsibly sourced cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast.
2024
Allegations concerning child labor in Ghanaian cocoa supply chains
A Swiss media investigation reported child labor on cocoa plantations in Ghana linked to the wider sourcing network. The reporting questioned whether the company’s monitoring and control program was sufficiently complete and effective.
2024
U.S. litigation over cocoa sourcing and product representations
A U.S. case alleged that Lindt’s responsible-sourcing representations were misleading in light of child-labor risks in cocoa supply chains. The litigation also involved claims concerning marketing language and product quality.