Bitter Chocolate By Carol Off: Summary

After reading “Bitter Chocolate” by Carol Off, it has helped me open my eyes to the world of chocolate industry which was the most captivating topic of this book. I learned that while we all enjoy consuming this treat almost every day, it is also accompanied with severe and hidden costs. The Canadian journalist Carol Off takes you on a trip through the production of cocoa, showing the controversies and conflicts that go into creating the chocolate bars you see in your stores every day. One topic that caught my attention was the exploitation of cocoa farmers, the use of child labor and severe political corruptions in the heart of Africa. While also providing a lot of insight of cocoa’s history and its growth from being a luxury treat into a