Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labour, US lawsuit claims
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Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labour, US lawsuit claimsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxLindt & Sprungli has known for more than 20 years that its cocoa is produced with child labour, according to the complaint, filed in a US court. Lindt denies the allegations. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jul 24, 2026, 03:59 AMUpdated Jul 24, 2026, 04:01 AMSet as preferred sourceListenSummariseLindt is sued in a US court for allegedly using child labour in its cocoa supply from Ghana and Ivory Coast, despite claiming ethical sourcing and respect for human rights.The complaint states Lindt has known for over 20 years about child labour in its supply chain and profits from it, misleading consumers with false commitments.Lindt denies the allegations,…
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