Ethical Easter Eggs: How to Shop Chocolate Without the Guilt

Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner — a time for joy, celebration, and (of course) chocolate. But here at Green Pear Eco, we also believe it's the perfect moment to talk about where that chocolate comes from.

Easter is one of the busiest times of year for chocolate sales in the UK, with over 80 million eggs purchased annually. Yet behind the foil wrappers, there's a side to chocolate that many shoppers don’t see — and it’s not nearly as sweet.

The Bitter Side of Chocolate

The global chocolate industry is worth over £100 billion, but despite its immense profits, it’s built on troubling foundations. Over a million children are thought to be working in dangerous conditions on cocoa farms in West Africa, where many farmers live far below the poverty line.

A lack of transparency in supply chains has allowed exploitation, forced labour, and modern slavery to persist in parts of the industry, despite years of promises to do better.

As consumers, we’re rarely given the full picture. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make better choices.

The Solution: Ethical Sourcing and Transparency

Thankfully, some chocolate makers are leading the way.

Brands like Tony’s Chocolonely have opened up their supply chains and developed a slave-free model — one that any big chocolate company could replicate if they chose to.

Here at Green Pear Eco, we only stock brands that share these values. From Chococo and GNAW, to Hu Chocolate and Montezuma’s, every company we work with is doing more to support farmers, pay fair prices, and reduce their environmental impact.

Want to dig into each brand’s approach? You’ll find full transparency on their info pages.

Ethical Easter Treats That Do Good (and Taste Great)

This year, we’re proud to bring you a curated selection of plastic-free, palm-oil free, and ethically sourced Easter chocolate, including:

• Milk Chocolate Easter Egg ‘Ocean’ by Chococo – 47% Colombian cocoa in fully home-compostable packaging

• Oatm!lk Chocolate Easter Egg ‘Earth’ – a creamy, plant-based option with 43% cocoa

• Chocolate Easter Bunnies – available in milk or oatm!lk chocolate, compostably wrapped and adorably delicious

• Mini Chocolate Shapes – ideal for kids, table treats, or a little nibble for yourself

Why This Matters to Us

We believe that chocolate should taste good and do good.

Every time you buy ethically sourced chocolate, you help push the industry toward change — one bar, bunny, or egg at a time.

So whether you’re gifting a friend, hiding treats for the kids, or treating yourself this Easter, you can do it with a little more peace of mind (and a lot more chocolate).

🐣 Happy Easter!