Still from 'The Dark Side of Chocolate', a documentary about the continued allegations of trafficking of children and child labor in the international chocolate industry.
At the HPA, we are dedicated to making sure that the chocolate we enjoy here was not made at the expense of a child’s well being anywhere else. That’s why we’re committed to making sure that all chocolate used by Warner Brothers for Harry Potter merchandise is Fair Trade, and thus consistent with Warner Brothers’ own ethical sourcing guidelines.
The following are links which show the up-to-date communications we’ve had with Warner Brothers. As you can see, despite our continued efforts, Warner Brothers has yet to demonstrate that Harry Potter chocolate is Fair Trade, nor have they been open or forthcoming in their communications.
Tired of waiting for a real answer? So are we! Help us show WB that in three easy ways:
Presenting Muggle Howlers!
Warner Brothers’ lack of attention to this issue is infuriating. So infuriating, in fact, that you might just be tempted to send them a Howler. Just like Mrs. Weasley used the exploding red envelopes to chastise Ron after he jeopardized his life and his father’s job in the flying car, you can send a video Howler to Warner Brothers, letting them know that their refusal to make all Harry Potter chocolate Fair Trade is unacceptable. Subscribe to the Muggle Howlers channel now.
Cease & Desist Letters
Warner Brothers is using the name of Harry Potter to sell chocolate that has been made in unfair and inhumane conditions. And though they may own the copyright to Harry’s name, we have something better. We have the spirit of his story. We own Harry because we live by the values he has inspired, and because we have loved and been changed by his stories. Join us as we send letters to Warner Brothers demanding that the cease and desist all activities which use our hero’s name to such negative ends.
Buy Fair Trade Chocolate Frogs
While the clock ticks down for WB, we’re proving that Fair Trade Chocolate can be a reality. If we can do it, WB can too. That’s right – we’ve made our own chocolate frogs, using Fair Trade chocolate. Complete with a trading card, these chocolate frogs come three to a box. Using Camino brand chocolate, manufacturing by Lucky Chocolates and art work by Alec Longstreth, these chocolate frog boxes make great holiday presents and stocking stuffers. Get yours at our shop today, and show how much support Harry Potter fans have for Fair Trade. Learn More!
