“… alleged discovery of child labour on farms used by coffee giant Nespresso…”

“In response the company, which is part of Swiss conglomerate Nestlé and advertises its coffee as ethically sourced, has launched a “thorough investigation” into its farms in Guatemala and suspended all purchases from the problem plantations.”

“‘Nespresso has zero tolerance of child labour,’ said Guillaume Le Cunff, the Nespresso CEO, in a statement.”

“Despite numerous corporate-led and third-party audit visits to Nespresso’s coffee farms in Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Uganda and other supplying countries, only two cases of child labour were reported in 2019, according to Nespresso.”

“However, Le Cunff admitted that its coffee suppliers are given “a day or two days” advanced notice when spot checks take place.”