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Article

21 May 2004

Author:
Friends of the Earth

Cadbury's Shareholders Find Palm Oil Leaves a Bitter Taste

Although Cadbury Schweppes has an "Ethical Trading Policy", it fails to address forest or community issues. Friends of the Earth is calling on the company to broaden its policy to ensure that none of its suppliers are responsible for clearing rainforest for palm oil, to ensure that suppliers consult fully with local communities about the impact of plantations, and to ensure that the rights of workers are respected.