Weirdest Chocolate in the World 🍫

[@CfopGuy]

Your last line always makes my day with joy or a lesson

[@Theguywhieditz]

Yes always everyday

[@Space_Muadz_8825]

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[@CfopGuy]

@@Space_Muadz_8825 true

[@KameraJunior]

Trying to make the world a better place, one day at a time ❤️ one video at a time ❤️

[@Pcoob]

Based method choice

[@JustTheDutchGirl]

Fun fact: one of their hallmarks is traceable cocoa. One of their biggest struggles early in life was producing white chocolate which doesn't use cocoa but cocoa BUTTER (a byproduct of chocolate production). Cocoa butter is very difficult to trace the origins from. Instead of buckling under the demand and produce chocolate with questionable origins, they refused to produce it until they found traceable butter. Another fun fact: their hazelnut bars briefly went out of production when it was discovered they weren't being harvested ethically. I can't tell you why they were using hazelnuts that were farmed using slavery, whether it was an oversight or their supplier made a change. Regardless, when this news reached the company, they stopped producing hazelnut bars until they could find a new, traceable supplier.

[@secretsecret1540]

Oh that was some good fact to know. Now I really want to try their chocolate but those are hard to find here in my country and are really costly.

[@bgiv2010]

It's not an oversight. There is no profitable alternative to slavery. That's just how capitalism works. Look into the concept of "cheap labor".

[@BakuganBrawler211]

Well not sure if you know this but many of those “inspectors” hired by nestle etc. simply warn them of their upcoming inspection so they can just make sure the kids are hidden for the day. Surprise inspections have caught many in a web of lies.

[@apupthatdraws1001]

@@bgiv2010 my bud, the fuck??

[@6atan]

@@bgiv2010when you making lots of money you can pay your workers and treat them fairly. I can tell you white 😂

[@fatcat3506]

Bro didn’t even mention that the different pieces are the same shape as the country’s where the most kids are working

[@lerquian1970]

Bro did the research and forgot what the question of the video was midway through

[@justinjohnson8786]

That’s crazy 🤯 I’m glad somebody else brought up the point of the video 😂

[@boium.]

I don't know if that's true or not, but it does say in the inside of the wrapping that the chocolate has unequal shapes since the workers get unequal pay (by other companies of course).

[@christiandnl]

Jesus I thought I had a stroke or something because I missed the point. Thank you for clarifying

[@m.h.4144]

Which countries tho I can only kinda recognize Madagascar on there

[@reizogotthatrizz68]

It doesn't come with golden tickets, it comes with a golden heart. 🧡🧡

[@tornadoruby]

and an actual gold

[@santoi]

So true ❤

[@ImAloneTheWeakestOne]

W

[@Batukummmmm]

Nobody deserves to work in child labor

[@mekich08]

Gordon Ramsay give diamond ticket to him

[@MattBraynardChannel]

I met the founders in NYC at a hotel bar many years ago when they first started. They gave me a few bars and they were delicious. They were there on a marketing trip. And it wasn't just underpaid chocolate farming they wanted to stop - it was slave labor. They were trying to limit in their own chocolate supply and about a year after I met them they had eliminated it entirely. Very well done - and delicious chocolate.

[@Cherry_Fanta_]

Yes I completely agree. You can be a farm worker without having to be over worked, underpaid, or manipulated, well it’s possible but not in this society. I’m buying these chocolate bars.

[@goingindieEN]

Tried one of their chocolates last week. Honestly one of the better chocolate bars I’ve had.

[@KameraJunior]

Agreed ❤️ it’s both delicious and fair to the farmers ❤️🤩

[@Clashroyale5i3i]

I love it

[@thomaboshi-levine8094]

Yea it’s one of my favourite chocolates

[@guneyedyn2717]

Actually, Willy Wonka and the companies are similar. They both exploit little people who are paid almost nothing.

[@DavidBúasmi]

Best

[@SuavementeMemes]

Not only ethically made, but also some of the tastiest chocolate you can get. Highly recommend

[@raccoon93]

Soo tasty! So pleased to see it in supermarkets now

[@NoGudHaha]

"He is the real willy wonka" doesn't willy wonka use free labour

[@Davian2073]

​@@NoGudHahaLet's... Not talk about that part of the story, okay?

[@Altontowersthorpepark]

It’s actually my 2nd fav chocolate company it’s so nice

[@Quartz512_]

Some of the tastiest chocolate you can get... in America. Let's not oversell it.

[@kathywellerart]

This is the best chocolate out there. Tony’s!!! I always have it in the house!!! Thanks Tony not only for the great chocolate but for your business integrity!

[@ScorpionGaming69-k9c]

For those who didn't know, it's a dutch chocolate factory, that has the shape of the country of the farmers

[@bbabiie]

Was looking for this comment

[@Kerttis]

its also expensive as fuck lmao

[@ShineOnKorea]

Great quality too

[@Meikelegtei]

​@@Kerttisits expensive because the employees are paid fair wages, which makes them unable to cheaply produce the chocolate, its a small price for a better world

[@nickv1212]

@@Kerttis Costs for small operations are always much higher. The massive conglomerates own every step of the process and pay everybody a part of them barely an acceptable pittance proportional for the countries they live in, in exchange for resources and labor. Sure, the price comes out a few bucks cheaper, but the CEOs are also making millions more dollars per quarter than what this guy's taking in. And a lot of people have to be screwed over for it to be just a few bucks cheaper, cause of course the billionaire has to make their billions. Imagine the prices of all goods if we didn't have to account for these overpaid CEOs or the interests of investors (majority stake holders all being part of the same club and likely CEOs of other companies too).

[@fragronk]

he named it "chocolonely" because he felt lonely as the only person in the chocolatier industry who wanted to eradicate child slavery

[@Muho_is_me]

I read it as "eradicate child safety" ._.

[@wilale]

​@@Muho_is_megood for you

[@josephsb-job9740]

Not only does it come from a good heart, it is also the best chocolate bar I've ever tasted. You can truly taste the love and passione coming through, I hope it'll get more representation

[@spookykitty72]

dude i discovered it like a few years ago and its been my favourite ever since, you can taste the golden hearts of the company :D

[@Starpotion]

Got around to trying it recently, really damn good chocolate. Well worth the small premium over the usual brands because you get so much with each portion.

[@trollwayy5981]

Bro it’s chocolate

[@josephsb-job9740]

@@trollwayy5981 I know

[@trollwayy5981]

@@josephsb-job9740 then just chill out with the paragraphs, or don’t I don’t really care. It’s just a lot of world play for some chocolate lol

[@Linuss16]

It is also some of the best chocolate there is in my opinion, it’s so good

[@SpaceGoatsOG]

Tony's chocolate is also incredibly delicious, my favourite bars of chocolate

[@p3rcypercywow]

SAME!!!

[@NavJaswal]

The salted caramel gets me wet 🤤🤤

[@MaggieWaggy223]

Same so good

[@toilet816]

My sister bought it once, I tried it and it was just not good at all and was hard as fuck

[@noomianttila8]

It is so good!! Especially the caramel one

[@ToinieToin]

Fun fact, his name is not Tony but “Teun” which is typical Dutch. When starting this chocolate brand, he got into contact with a lot of people who didn’t speak Dutch and thus could not pronounce “Teun”. He therefore opted to use Tony instead.

[@AmB39]

Dude shut up

[@mollowvijf7139]

Neat

[@fonepixie]

haha yeah, i love this chocolate, glad i live in the netherlands, a lot more things here are better for everyone.

[@jm.evh3]

Huppatee jonges, Nederland staat weer goed op t internet

[@Annaluvsyouu]

HAHAHA ECHT ZO!@@jm.evh3

[@MortonCammar]

Costs a fuck ton but is honestly one of the nicest chocolates I’ve ever had.

[@Doors067]

Your money supported a semi living wage as opposed to peanuts. You did a good thing

[@Celticsfor18th]

I got 2 bars for like ~$9 the other day which I think is fine. The other time I got it it was definitely more expensive though

[@tiffanyribbons]

the bars are plenty big and thick, I think they have fair prices! Rather pay for a chunky bar than pay for thin Hershey's crap! ​@@Celticsfor18th

[@shame2189]

​@@Celticsfor18thwhoah, 4 dollars is quite a lot! They're like €2,70 in the Netherlands (where the company's from). I rarely buy a different brand, except for when i'm cooking.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

its not that expensive compared to other chocolate bars on the same aisle.

[@johnmuts3942]

In my country these are a big company, the supermarket are always full off different flavours off Tony Chocolonely, I personally really enjoy it (it is a lil bit expensive tho-) but I still feel good while eating knowing everyone is payed fairly for it❤❤❤

[@greygamertales1293]

Recently, Tony distanced himself from his namesake chocolate company after discovering that his goals and promises are not being fulfilled by the CEO of his company.

[@devonbotney2762]

Yeah. I had done some research and it was shown a few years ago that the CEO had connections to a guy who was connected to companies like Nestlé and so the chocolate wasn't actually made in house

[@ceridwynnhaven3335]

😥

[@ianeBeee]

🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ZarHakkar]

Damn, he should've stayed as CEO

[@absinthealice]

​@@ZarHakkaror he should step in and take his company back

[@CoconutGaming41806]

His chocolate bars are really good for anyone wondering about the flavor. I’d highly recommend it.

[@fruitZzed]

Another sad fact about this chocolate bar is that it actually says "Tonys chocoLONELY" because he feels that hes the only person who actually cares about helping out the farmers and combatting child labour.

[@themelnova]

he probably is the only one that cares :( big companies throw around the word ethical and anti slave for nothing but monetary gain. its all about profit. not one decisions most big companies does is ever done in any other name than profit.

[@benrocky100]

Go read their website, it has the same double talk as all the rest. Is their product produced slavery free? Answer, no. Are they trying to get slavery out of their supply chain? Answer, yes. Does every other chocolate producer say the exact same? Answer, yes. Don't be fooled by the hype with this company they have been in and out of court defending false claims for a couple of years and now have the same disclaimers as the rest of the big companies eitchical brands.

[@stefsot2]

Oh what nice guy, he totally made this company as charity not at all to make profit. Oh look all those shorts saying the same feel good story, one could call this advertisement. You guys are being taken for fools. In a world with billion of different chocolates and very narrow tight margins we have the Jesus-like dude coming to save us!!

[@themelnova]

@@stefsot2 i get what you're saying there is absolutely no real ethical consumption under capitalism, but this is really the closest we can get atm. also it's just nice chocolate 👍

[@ComicalOrangeVR]

​@@themelnova This, it's fighting fire with fire. By no means do I think it's purely just and right, but it's about as damn close as you can get.

[@Midoxyt2016]

exploiting children Is literally the most evil thing companies do idk how they have the heart to do that even they are so rich they want more

[@senniequeen628]

Tony's chocolate is so good and what a wonderful thing he is doing to make sure the farmers are paid fairly and child labor is not used. It is an honor to be able to support this!

[@ellengrace4609]

I agree! I’ve seen Tony’s chocolates in stores but only recently learned the history behind the company. Because I wanted to support the company, I bought Tony’s advent calendar this Christmas. Omg! The chocolate is sooooo good! Now I will always buy Tony’s given the choice.

[@laylazut5385]

The orange one is the best

[@ellengrace4609]

@@laylazut5385 Sea salt caramel? Yes!

[@mikerada2773]

From what others have pointed out it’s not all as it seems. It’s not being run like he set out to be. Just goes to show how anything can be corrupted and people will still just buy into the “dream” of it

[@Phatboino1]

It's a good story but the chocolate is disgusting..... I've tasted better baking chocolate

[@JustK4Y1512]

The patterns are also a symbol of the shape of the nations he focuses on to solve the problem And they are completely honest about the fact that there might be still some child or slave labour into their chocolate, but that they try their best to fix it.

[@borderline_sunshine]

Ngl I thought it was made by a basketball player or smth cuz it looked like a design on the bottom of a shoe

[@ItsZionGames]

Ben and jerry's brand to

[@volodymyr_bots]

What are these nations?

[@JustK4Y1512]

@@volodymyr_bots some in west Africa, like Ghana, Nigeria etc. Don’t know them all out of the back of my head tho

[@Darin.Hilbern]

One them is shaped like the nation of Wakanda the place is beautiful

[@HHog]

From how I heard it explained, the uneven shape of the chocolate is meant to illustrate how "uneven" the revenue of the chocolate itself is divided between the company and the farmers.

[@3choblast3r4]

Nah, lets be real both the packaging and shape is only there to attract customers and look different. The sizes are different shapes so it's harder to keep to portions. E.g. With another chocolate someone might eat 5 pieces and feel guilty about the 6th. But with this one you eat one one piece as large as 6 pieces. But it's.. I mean you only ate one piece right so it's ok if you eat another ... lol

[@koopa420]

@@3choblast3r4 no, they represent different african countries, which harvest cocoa beans

[@TurtleyTurtles]

If I remember right, it says this on the package. It also explains everything this guy said about people, mostly the children, being exploited to make most of the chocolate we consume around the world.

[@HHog]

@@3choblast3r4 If you wanna be cynical about it, lol

[@SCidejump]

Nah I think it's because he thought squares were boring

[@bllr01]

The problem is Tony's chocolate has a decent amount of heavy metals. A bit more than a lot of other chocolate companies

[@madskillz808]

Honestly, the Tony's collaboration with Ben & Jerry's chocolate ice cream is one of the best chocolate ice creams I have ever tried. They are clearly doing something right.

[@loganturner2061]

I thought Ben and jerrys are really immoral can't remember how

[@p3rcypercywow]

WAIT THATS A THING??? I DIDNT KNOW THAT IT MUST BE GOODDDD

[@djperryboy]

The most expensive icecream in the world. They are clearly doing something wrong. Their mixes are not working at all.

[@markobighead3173]

Ben & Jerry's is one of the lowest quality ice creams out there, and is owned and made by Unilever, a massive multinational conglomerate. Stop kidding yourselves.

[@leanneedwards3047]

@@markobighead3173Ben and Jerry’s offer the most delicious and unique flavors in the market when compared to anyone else. Who the fuck wants plain vanilla

[@lynx_kksh]

It's actually one of the best chocolates I've eaten so far... It costs more, but it's definitely worth it

[@justvenhere]

wait, r they in Australia yet?

[@username15367]

Fazerin sininen💪🏿💪🏻

[@lynx_kksh]

@@justvenhere I don't know, I live in Germany

[@javiermiranda7847]

Its bigger too

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

I wish that I could agree with you. I would love to support it.

[@sebastiannguyen8269]

Tony is the hero we all need, let buy his chocolate bars.

[@katelynfe]

They are actually so so good oml

[@jewelz6647]

​@@katelynfeima go buy some when I wake up

[@KayThePlug]

they are insanely expensive so no

[@andromedaspark2241]

​@@KayThePlugif you look at the weight, there's a lot of chocolate in there. They are thick. Ounce per ounce it costs like a Cadbury or Hershey bar.

[@reyisnotaskywalker]

@@KayThePlugthey weigh 180-200g per bar though instead of the standard 100 grams

[@Npc_Quickz]

I’ve had this chocolate before is really good and I’m glad the money went more to the farmers ❤❤❤

[@MaysTheGreat]

where can I find it?

[@Sodys_eyy]

I loved the part where he explained why the chocolate has pieces like that

[@sanamalik7396]

Because the profit in the chocolate industry is unequally divided..?..

[@cryshunt7226]

literally said it in the video lmao

[@adelacelle]

It was my favourite part too

[@Darin.Hilbern]

​@@cryshunt7226 they didn't say anything about why the pieces are shaped the way they are however it looks like the founder said that one particular price he pointed out was large just like a big company

[@katekong5720]

@@Darin.Hilbern unequal pieces = unequal pay in the industry. It’s a representation. The video did explain why lmao, put two and two together.

[@EminencePhront]

If anything, he’s the opposite of Willy Wonka because he doesn’t hire little people.

[@lunaskisses]

he's the good willy wonka

[@leighabbr]

In the book they were black 😬

[@ArtsEgirl]

​@@leighabbruh so?

[@WanderingWriter]

​@@ArtsEgirlslavery

[@elcaponeholyemperorofnj1169]

EVEN WILLY PAYS HIS MIDGETS IN SOMETHING, & the chief of the midget tribe agreed to their terms

[@eldritchteletubby9319]

Also, the chocolate slaps. Its expensive, but not exorbitant based on the size of the bars, and it's SO good.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

You mean, like Turkish Taffy?

[@pallao3500]

yeah, learned about it from Last Week Tonight a while ago, saw comments about its taste, saw it as special offer few days later and tried it myself. Its really delicious.

[@angelfuel7493]

I think the price is worth it, making chocolate is not easy and I consider it a luxury item at that. And in the end everyone gets their fair share of the work

[@miamorhardstyle]

You can taste the freedom!

[@Terragato]

Actually looks to be around the same price as other high quality chocolates.

[@Iloveteaandchocolate]

Thanks for sharing their chocolate! It’s the best chocolate I’ve ever tasted and the packaging is even eco-friendly 😍

[@Bwoahroracing12]

One more detail: if you cut them into pieces following the line that has left on the bar, it resembles the country that has the largest cocoa exports

[@pvrvdocksofficiel8871]

Wait it makes Ivory Coast Map ?

[@theextramenu]

they don’t?

[@Bwoahroracing12]

@@theextramenu I might be wrong, but I remember theres a video that talks abt it

[@thereddestsuninthesky]

its all the cocoa producing countries in with africa. Cut it from the long flat piece, and you get the ocean and equator, ivory coast, ghana, togo and benin, nigeria, and some of cameroon

[@Bwoahroracing12]

Ye this is what I'm trying to correct here @@thereddestsuninthesky

[@bread.610]

Weirdest in the world🚫🚫🚫 Most wholesome ✅✅✅✅

[@giwrgaqis]

Most expensive ✅✅✅✅

[@kinglokimrvegas8687]

Nahh I gaurntee he says whatever loser ass virtue signalers say to sell his overpriced garbage 😂

[@eyeball_6564]

@@giwrgaqis i was about to say!! where i am they reach a minimum price of $8 and maximum of $11! it’s good chocolate and i love the cause but it’s just so expensive..

[@giwrgaqis]

@@eyeball_6564 same here in greece, othe average chocolate is 60 cents and Tony's is like 7 euros

[@aylamiller5752]

I love Tony’s chocolate I didn’t even know it had such a beautiful backstory to its creation either. It’s awesome to hear something so small, yet so humane and caring

[@burppp.]

It’s no longer ethical, it’s been remove from the list as they’ve been partnering with Barry callebaut..

[@EvoroPictures]

Really? It’s written all over every package lol

[@liquidpza]

That's interesting, I only get Tony's specifically because of their efforts. The chocolate itself is average but pretty reasonably priced.

[@ThatMellon]

It’s not everyday someone actually reads what’s on a wrapper.

[@redmizt666]

It's all a lie anyways they found that they do in fact have child labour for their chocolate

[@2PrincessWarriors]

Tony is a real one. Thank you for the way you do what you do

[@littlemiss_aiko]

Ooh, I ate these before!! This is honestly my favorite chocolate company, I definitely recommend.

[@nabilabukhari4609]

Yeah

[@your-local-jam-man]

Same

[@donutjustin]

Same

[@Hhhhfggff677]

Same

[@Derekanic.]

Same it's actually great

[@TNerdo]

Man this makes me love Tony’s even more. I’m already obsessed with how good their chocolates are.

[@baronbrummbar8691]

sadly tony broke away from his company when he learned that they are involved whit child Labor

[@TNerdo]

@@baronbrummbar8691 dang, that’s sad

[@djperryboy]

Hahahahaha.

[@Jam-ln7cd]

Anyone who says Tony’s are bad are fooling themselves

[@5eoddities765]

Tony's lost it's slave free designation

[@-Blueness-]

@@5eoddities765You could, idk maybe explain a tiny bit? Bit of a cliffhanger there

[@5eoddities765]

@@-Blueness- there is a list known as the "Slave Free Chocolate List" which promotes the use of Fair Trade in the chocolate industry. A part of that criteria is to have your production line be 100% and showing to have come from fair labor practices. Tony's was on this list until about 2021, where the company lost it's designation because it uses the company Barry Callebaut, which had a lawsuit that same year from 8 former child slaves for being willful participants in forced labor Tony's defended the partnership saying that it's necessary to make the chocolate to a large scale. But that's kind of like saying you run a Nazi-free hospital then employ Dr. Mengele

[@AnonymousRetts]

@@-Blueness-was removed from the list bc the company they work with (barry callebaut) is accused of slave labor

[@Valentin_126]

It's super expensive compared to other chocolates though, I've never seen the self go empty at my local supermarket.

[@flaminggold7593]

Tony’s has some of the best chocolate I’ve ever had. A huge upgrade versus Hershey and other Mars bars products

[@Arandomstrangerontheinternet]

In the Netherlands you can find like 15-20 flavors in you local grocery store

[@younesfilali4562]

It’s kinda expensive tho💀 but fair pay means fair play

[@femkevanwageningen6068]

@younesfilali4562 precisely! And besides, if you ballence the price with the grams, it's not that bad

[@JustK4Y1512]

Caramel seasalt is godly

[@FakeFinn]

​​@@JustK4Y1512yuk, worst one imo

[@Arandomstrangerontheinternet]

@@JustK4Y1512 Agreed!

[@monkefard2869]

i like the part where he explained why the peices are weird shaped

[@stqrbqrrii_]

To resemble the unfairness i think! The chocolate company represents the big piece the small are the chocolate farmers

[@EuropeanFella]

There's multiple shapes sometimes, but the one i ate had the shape of the Western African countries (where the cocoa exploitation takes place)

[@Iucas360]

I liked where he explain why the pieces were weird shapes even better

[@rubenchacko3444]

also the shape of countries with exploitation! eg at the start where we see the bar bottom left long piece is I think chile!!

[@msimetal]

eh i just think it looks cool, i've seen weird looking chocolate before

[@RF-tr2ji]

This chocolate is my favorite- the caramel is so good!!

[@KameraJunior]

Oh lord it’s one of the best flavors 😭❤️

[@Magrata_03]

I like the dark chocolate sea salt one

[@randomdrawsss]

​@@Magrata_03 same 😋

[@Lasanga95]

Its the best!

[@R41ph3a7b6]

Noice

[@kko-88]

Making the world a yummier and caring place ❤ thx Tony

[@Rexabrine]

Imagine sharing that with your siblings💀💀💀

[@GlowVolve]

Learn where to use those skull emoji and prevent overusing it over nothing.

[@DaCatsCrazyQuintet]

Me: gives myself the biggest piece* My bro: that’s not fair! Me: neither is life

[@minimaemarch]

​@@GlowVolve bro it's just a comment

[@prestonak]

@@minimaemarchTbf the skull emoji has been overused for year on KZbin

[@69pita]

@@prestonak so what? if they want to use it, then let them! it doesnt affect you in any way + everyone has their own writing style!!

[@jamie.k.nakni817]

Wow, this guy is actively working to protect children and make sure adult workers get paid fairly. I know his chocolate is more expensive than most others, but I think it's worth it because it is ethically sourced. What a kind man...❤

[@louisquartersson4555]

That's my man Tony. Proud to be Dutch

[@louisquartersson4555]

I was surprised when i saw Tony Chocolonely in a short lol. Netherlands needs more mentions fr

[@cinnamonbun216]

it isnt even that expensive to other brands

[@amkyuuuu]

There is a reason companies use child labor, instead of supporting this somewhat less exploitative form of labor why not agitate for systemic change.. This guy is running a business, he will NOT take any action that hurts his bottomline and profits, please keep that in mind.

[@AlexT-34]

It actually tastes fire 🔥🔥 AF, worth the price

[@DoYouLikeTacos]

Switzerland's chocolate companies are panicking seeing this

[@deepdivin]

You really think so? 😂

[@DoYouLikeTacos]

@@deepdivin yes, because I live there

[@deepdivin]

@@DoYouLikeTacos and how is that relevant? You're going to rob them or what?

[@DoYouLikeTacos]

@@deepdivin because since I know my country, they'll do anything for money. But I was joking about that but you take things too literally

[@deepdivin]

@@DoYouLikeTacos fair enough, fair enough

[@maerelax]

I saw the same verse last night and saved it to study today. Thank you so much for inputing your personal experience with this topic! ❤️

[@mikesweetness3]

I'm ordering some right now! The world needs more of this kind of business model! Big businesses have been exploiting humanity for too long! Companies like this give me hope that humanity will pull through!

[@lishpayumo]

They lost their ‘slave free’ label 3 years ago

[@ekklesiast]

He's not helping those kids. They have to work to survive. Without a job they will not go to school, they will just starve.

[@SirYappington3]

They arent on the ethical chocolate list anymore they use child labour. Dont buy it

[@TrueCrimeStoriesHQQ]

​@@ekklesiasthonestly and they aren't being exploited they are children of poor farmers working on their parents farms helping to keep the business alive. Unlike Tony they didn't grow up privileged

[@TrueCrimeStoriesHQQ]

No need, I'll still see you making some rcist comment on KZbin

[@valentinewiggin7782]

Tony's chocolate is so good and knowing his mission makes it even sweeter.

[@hoziersexual]

While it is good chocolate, he's said they're not 100% slave free anymore and I don't remember which, but it was taken off an ethical (and slave free, i think, don't remember) chocolate website.

[@emdeejay7432]

I'll be honest it's so do-goody and liberal I kinda get annoyed with it, lol. I love the chocolate, but I'm like, dude, just keep your politics to yourself 😂 but it's good chocolate.

[@thesincitymama]

It’s not a mission though. It’s more like a sales gimmick. If it was a mission, the company would provide alternative educational opportunities for those children or viable economic recourse for their families. One company with this policy won’t change the economic conditions of communities where families can’t survive unless young children work.

[@Chicopapelomegalul]

It tastes like freaking salt 😂😂

[@asmrdixie8099]

​@@emdeejay7432 ... that's some right wing conservative stuff ur spouting. How do u think that child labor and exploitation is good? Crawl back to whatever conservative cave u came from.

[@TheFoxist]

Ohhh that's why it's so expensive 😭

[@dontknowdocare]

Where I live it costs about 3€ per bar, one bar is around 160-180g I think. It's actually really affordable for what it is.

[@TheFoxist]

@@dontknowdocare Where I live it's like 5€ 😭

[@tiffanyribbons]

They're big and chunky bars, they're quite great for their prices compared to thin Hershey's crap.

[@BreadBirb9628]

@@TheFoxistnetherlands?

[@TheFoxist]

@@BreadBirb9628 Nope Sweden

[@Zunnerchia]

This is one of the best chocolate bar ads I've seen. I'm going to give their stuff a try

[@jonbedet]

Fun fact: like some others said the name Tony comes from the Dutch name Teun. They chose it since Teun isn't an easy name to pronounce when you're not from the Netherlands were Teun/Tony originates from. Teun (van de Keuken) is from a Dutch journalists program (Keuringsdienst van Waarde) that tries to show how consumer products are produced. Some producers cooperate some try to hide some things for more or less obvious reasons. So an episode about how chocolate is made turned into a mini series within the program. Eventually they initiated with Teun the brand Tony to try produce chocolate that doesn't use slavery and child labour. The rest you know thanks to this short. 😊

[@woutmoerman711]

Thanks for the info! I once knew this ... Kind regards from the Netherlands

[@jamie.k.nakni817]

Thank you for the additional information! That is fascinating!

[@thedutchwolf9747]

Never knew this bedankt maat

[@rohancossement5180]

Groeten van uit België

[@sasvkeee._]

thats cool!!

[@Dasloth92]

Wholesome business practices and actually really delicious chocolate, Tony's is awesome!

[@kinglokimrvegas8687]

Yeah to bad it's already sold out to Nestle 😂😂😂 being a good person and company doesn't make you profit so all "ethical " companies sell out sooner or later for profit

[@Coolskeleton2030]

​@@kinglokimrvegas8687 ???

[@texture4884]

​@@kinglokimrvegas8687I LOVE CAPITALISM!

[@wheatleythemoron2999]

​@@kinglokimrvegas8687 What do you mean sold out to Nestle? They are definitely not owned by them.

[@Ducky_phoenix]

Really overpriced

[@phsychomonkey]

Respect Tony. I'll look into buying it more often now

[@KameraJunior]

It’s worth it ❤️

[@joemarksbury6727]

Tony’s is absolutely great chocolate! Don’t let the weird shapes fool you. Great stuff!!!

[@BasilLeaf-uc6cj]

I remember doing a project on the topic of child labour, specifically in the chocolate industry when I was a kid. By the end of my research, I was in tears. Its truly a sad thing. Its not only chocolate brands that exploit children like this, but companies like Nike have been reported several times for exploiting children for cheap labour.

[@fumothfan9]

Tech companies

[@BasilLeaf-uc6cj]

@@fumothfan9 very true! Tech companies are huge on it as well. Then they turn around and sell a phone they paid someone barely a dollar in wages to make for 100's to 1000's of dollars.

[@Pranjalplays_]

​@@BasilLeaf-uc6cjNestle ☠️☠️

[@BasilLeaf-uc6cj]

@@Pranjalplays_ yep. Same with Hershey's.

[@notsans9995]

Yeah sure but 5 bucks is too much, I'm sticking to Hershey lol

[@nikp115]

The weird shapes are the borders of West African countries. These countries are where most cocoa is grown which means that there is a lot of unethical labor in them.

[@theextramenu]

They don’t look anything like west African borders, there aren’t this many landlocked states in west Africa

[@tvdsje]

​@@theextramenuonly a part of the chocolate bar are the African countries

[@R41ph3a7b6]

Yeah

[@lilcrisppaket6871]

​@theextramenu the long flat line piece represents the equator, then the ones above represent ivory Coast Ghana Togo exc

[@guichabanaano27]

I'm so glad that finally more and more people are finding out about Tony! The chocolate is amazing and the multiple different flavours isnjust the cherry on top

[@TopsideCrisis346]

I can personally attest to the quality and deliciousness of Tony's. This is some of the best chocolate you will ever taste. It's a little pricey, but for what you're getting - and what this company is doing - it's worth every penny. 🍫😋🍫

[@Altair4611]

I remember seeing a chocolate bar in a store that said "slave free chocolate"

[@redmizt666]

They are no longer part of that anymore since they admitted to using child labour

[@squidwardstentacle]

​@@redmizt666 state the sources

[@anm8001]

@@squidwardstentacle Linking sources is not possible on KZbin. But to give the short version, this brand started working with Barry Callebaut which is not slave free. So the brand was removed from slave free chocolates list. Now the reason varies by source. Tony's chocolonely has informed about this on their website. They do not claim to be 100% slave free, but aim to monitor and create traceable chocolate. Rather than some bigger companies which have untraceable chocolate. Quote "Last year we found 387 cases of illegal child labour and remediated 221.

[@jayminyoel7911]

@@squidwardstentacleKZbin deletes links, but you can find it with a simple google search. It’s disturbingly hard to avoid slave labor in chocolate making though.

[@Anonymous-ks1mk]

Let’s all start buying Tony’s and boycott all other chocolate companies.

[@hello_world7488]

Well, there are some good bean to bar brands. Tony's is not the only one with good heart. But i will not buy Tony's because they don't put enough cocoa in their bars. Milk chocolate only has 35% and even the dark chocolate only 51%.

[@alexolfis3441]

@@hello_world7488 I’d rather buy a chocolate with less cocoa then a chocolate made child slaves but that’s just me personally

[@hello_world7488]

@@alexolfis3441 yes of course, but you can have both. 60% cocoa and more, fair payed, good quality, no children. I would rather stop eating chocolate than buying a bar of sugar with only 30-40% cocoa.

[@TheEverythingSpiral]

@@alexolfis3441there are other chocolate brands that don’t use child slaves. Your setting up a false choice, between buying Tony’s Chocolonely and buying chocolate made by child slaves.

[@alexolfis3441]

@@TheEverythingSpiral I’m aware, pretty sure the other dude edited the comment to reflect that

[@Thomipangang]

Just did a bit of research and it's surprising to see that Tony's might not be as impactful in their mission as they claim. In contrast, giants like Hershey’s and Milka not only have a larger influence due to their size, but they also seem to have stricter oversight of their cacao sources, which is crucial for ethical sourcing. They're not just about words; they have robust programs actively benefiting their farmers, showing real commitment. Taste-wise, I'd say Hershey's and Milka bars are superior, offering that classic, satisfying flavor. Tony's, despite their compelling marketing and strong stance against slavery in the cacao industry, seems to lack the same level of transparency and results when you dig deeper. It's essential to look beyond the marketing and evaluate the actual impact and practices of these companies.

[@Nevertoleave]

Last I checked Hershey’s was still refusing to say they don’t use sources that use child slaves. And were involved in a lawsuit with other companies about it. Unfortunately the judge had to dismiss the case because the people who had been child slaves couldn’t provide a direct trace from the cacao to factory, which doesn’t mean all those chocolate companies are innocent but rather points to the limited resources of a bunch of ex child slaves, and the judge noted that it was too broad so they if they did rule for them it would mean a lot of other people and companies liable when they just sell the product in their store

[@Thomipangang]

@@Nevertoleave Appreciate the dialogue. It’s critical to understand that Hershey’s and Milka have indeed faced past criticisms but are now among those leading the charge in improving the chocolate industry’s ethical standards. They have committed to comprehensive programs that increase traceability and reduce unethical labor practices, showing tangible progress. On the other hand, Tony’s, while excelling in marketing their stance against unethical practices, may not have matched the larger scale impact that Hershey’s and Milka’s resources and efforts have achieved. This isn’t to say that Tony’s efforts are insincere, but rather that the larger companies are making substantial strides that merit recognition and can potentially lead to industry-wide improvements.

[@zachariahtuttle3543]

​@@ThomipangangNice chatgpt writing

[@D0ttorestestsubject]

Ok chat gpt

[@nomadicartist3072]

Tony’s has been my favorite chocolate for quite some time!! I’m so happy to hear they’re an ethical company! 😊

[@sugar_galaxy_studios9410]

Love knowing this chocolate king exists. Wish him and his workers all the love.

[@RobloxWithKuKu]

In school we actually learned about fair trade chocolate that pays farmers fair prices

[@KameraJunior]

That’s amazing 🤩 every school should mention it ❤️

[@TiqProductions]

same

[@aphroditegoddess2072]

Finally Tony is making chocolate I look forward to this and I support it. Chocolate farmers should be getting paid for the best chocolate being made.

[@burppp.]

It’s no longer ethical, it’s been remove from the list as they’ve been partnering with Barry callebaut..

[@egranger2128]

Toney’s Chocolate is genuinely delicious and the toffee one is heavenly.

[@samfyremoon]

Tony's is genuinely one of my favourite chocolate bars and his message is so important, this isn't just a problem with cocoa farming. Make sure you buy fair trade everyone

[@FG097]

Same here! I bought this at an airport randomly because the packaging looked so bright and I've never heard of the brand before. Loved the taste and the message in the package design and the bar itself even more.

[@Random-guy-u1m]

Chocolate companies:WE HAVE BEEN LEAKED OF OUR SECRETS

[@75ur15]

It isn't a secret and anyone who buys it is more guilty than the company. We have more power than the company, far more...just less centralized...until we accept our choices are the problem (where we find a problem) it won't change. Whether or not a given thing should change varies with each case.

[@Random-guy-u1m]

​@@75ur15Wisdom

[@sasoosa1515]

One extra information...most of these cacao farmers (adults and chikdren) don't even know what is chocolate 🥺 I saw a video of when tgey tried it for the first time an old man was loke "Ooo this is good" ...and just like you said they barely get paid, I think it's only 6% or less 😢😠 Evil companies, they don't understand that everything starts with the farmers, the first and most important step starts with them. Thank you, I'm glad to know something like this exists, please continue to do good things that will make our world better

[@AJayZy]

They definitely understand, they also understand capitalism

[@weezer-core]

Most companies know what they’re doing. This is no accident. Companies purposely use child labor and slave labor in countries where it’s legal so they can produce their products as cheap as possible to make the highest profit possible. Basically, if you pay your workers as little as possible you don’t lose any profit from your sales, which is why companies do this.

[@heinrichwolfenstein7303]

Hello, I work in factory for 1500 euros net. Can you donate another 3-4k monthly to match my salary with Switzerland ? Waiting for my money, otaku clown 🤡

[@keizercas6051]

As a chocolate enjoyer I can also say that it’s definitely the best, it’s pretty expensive but it’s worth every penny

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

That makes sense. The shape is meant to be symbolic of what usually happens with chocolate production and how his is different from them.

[@wtz_under]

i see. he didnt answer the question directly, a little frustrating

[@malagargamer5598]

Yeah also they are shaped like all the african countries where child labour is used for chocolate and workers paid horribly

[@Kjones238]

this also goes for vanilla beans. Kids are labor workers too, also adults. and they get paid almost nothing and vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world

[@DLlama]

And mineral mines too.. from Cobalt for phones to Mica for makeup. Problem is, if you kick the kids out, it might make things worse. They don't work, they starve or get abused. This is happening in the USA too, for the same reasons. That's why some states lowered their child labor laws. Hiring kids is actually improving their lives. Not all kids have the choice of going to school... Be grateful ❤️‍🩹

[@scholarssolutions6735]

@@DLlama those kids are already being abused at work. The solution isn’t “well it could be worse, be grateful.” The USA has actively pardoned companies that use child labor and treat their workers like shit. Unless something fundamental shifts, it will keep happening.

[@godsprophecy222]

I mean this kindly. I just wanted to share that vanilla is not a spice... it's a fruit! 😊

[@zinhlekheswa5237]

If people can be honest 🤷

[@M.Campbell-Sherwood]

And coffee. The bush grows under the tree.

[@BursaninKozhelvasi]

this concept is actually amazing, thanks for informing us about this!

[@KameraJunior]

You’re most welcome ❤️ the world needs to know about people like Tony!!

[@Namesjoshk]

And the taste is actually fire

[@samtheg1801]

The best thing is, theyre actually really good too

[@2-DStuPot]

So glad you explained why it has those weird shapes

[@castanedagus]

I admire people like Tony we need more like him and less exploiting greedy companies

[@muchy5936]

I'm already addicted to this chocolate so now I have a justification to buy tonys more often

[@tawayphone190]

But he also usee soy lecithin which is inferior. Wish he could use something else butter quality.

[@Buggabee35]

I recently got a free sample of Tony’s chocolate at my job and omg it’s so good, the fact that they are also trying to work to change the injustices in the cocoa industry is amazing.

[@claudioarends791]

Honestly it's good to see a dutch company that cares about this stuff .

[@Unstained.]

Why do u specify it’s Dutch?

[@EemmaA.case143]

I actually really love Tony’s chocolate! Especially the salted caramel one. This is so fascinating to find out the real meaning of why its all uneven shaped. I thought it was really innovative and I didn’t really think much about it at first. Nice to know!

[@lpsjewel]

I Love Tony’s Chocolony! It’s a decent price & they sell a sample box if you unsure about what chocolate bar you want. They also recently did collaboration with Ben & Jerry’s!

[@thatsjustmylife]

the vegan ben & jerrys chocolate ice cream they made as a collaboration was one of the best ice creams ive ever eaten

[@DricusDuPlessis185]

I love it too, but it is very expensive i can't lie

[@shame2189]

​@@DricusDuPlessis185considerably cheaper in the netherlands

[@meggrotte4760]

I'll be buying his chocolate then

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

Not a fan of Ben and Jerry but my respect to them for that

[@NicolePazderova-tv7mf]

Also on the topic of wierdly shapes chocolate, in Czechia or Slovakia (maybe both) there is a chocolate called 'Studentská čocoláda' and it also has differently shapes pieces

[@shame2189]

As a Dutch person, i rarely buy a different brand of chocolate to eat. Not only some of the smoothest chocolate i know, but some great funky flavors as well. I'm sad to hear it's so expensive abroad.

[@daniella921]

It's the Dutch people in Africa that enslaved these people adults or kids.

[@Antreas_1994]

It can cost upwards of 5 euros.

[@ToiletEploder712]

This guy is the complete opposite of Willy wonka, he’s not evil

[@Silencer796]

I mean Willy Wonky is scaring children, totally not putting them in danger

[@cristianserrano6582]

Also in the original story the oompa loompas were actually not mythical creatures, they were literally African slaves, and in case you're wondering, yes he did call them that word.

[@DuMm7yy]

​​@@cristianserrano6582 Childhood: shattered into f(--)king pieces

[@jaytotheareokay]

Wonka directly made chocolate using exclusively slave labor.

[@Marc.Martain]

Kids love Willy Wonka

[@stupidbluegoblin77]

Surprised I haven't heard more about this guy lately. I've been bulk-buying the salted caramel milk chocolate at a local Rite Aid for weeks now, but the pretzel and toffee dark showed up the other day, and it's the absolute best! It's little more expensive, but it's worth it, all the way. It's always fun to argue over who gets the circle piece.

[@brunoncapa1649]

My dad always buys those when he is in new york (we live in Poland) and it is delicious 😋 . I didn’t know that this company is so kind.

[@GHOST_OF_THE_UCHIHA_MADARA_9]

"Why should be chocolate equally divided if inside factory everything is not equal" tony

[@sugars-world]

Wow, I love how he explained how weird cut chocolate is related to underpaid workers ❤😍🥰

[@sadikhasanmubin8882]

you're such a wholesome guy, respect

[@ladyruri]

I had no idea about this, what a wonderful company! Will definitely be buying from them for now on

[@peachr384]

I had this bar recently and not only was it delicious it was also very thick chocolate which makes up a lot for the (actually reasonable for exploitation free chocolate) price. The price isn't because it's gourmet btw that's a common misconception and they don't advertise themselves as such, it's for a fair wage. Also they're not 100% exploitation free but whenever they catch it they put a stop to it really fast is what i heard.

[@Ecktor]

Exploitative labor is far, far more common than a lot of people imagine. The worst part isn’t really about people not being aware of it (or not caring), it’s the fact it’s so vast it might never actually be possible to fix. And, in many places, it’s deeply ingrained in the local culture and attempts to fix directly the problem end up creating more problems or it makes all the workers who were lifted from that situation migrate into the nearest facility/farm that is about as bad as the last one. And then, the NGOs gloat about how they “saved” them and proceed to collect crazy sums of cash from donors who are now all patting each other on the back and feeling great about themselves… The most we can have at this time is small contributors/actions and companies pushing tiny and slow changes like that being showcased. As far as that’s concerned, good on them! Success in business while doing so encourages the practice on the industries! 😉

[@whenthe387]

I'm going to scream AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BYBFTRHUVNTIJVNTHIVNREHIVNRWIVHUR JOVH RTJOVNREUOVBTEUUVBTUIEVNFHRU

[@Jacobplayz269]

The chocolate also shows the shape of the countrys where most of the kids are from

[@dutchmx6]

I love that the chocolate is hard, it brings me back to my childhood where we got chocolate letters on Sinterklaas (a Dutch winter holiday) They are so delicious. I love that this Dutch company exist, and made fair-trade a big thing here :)

[@joshuacampbell17]

Not coming with singing oompaloompahs is a good thing actually, given Tony is morally opposed to slave labor

[@spamtonneo3513]

The real golden ticket is the kids he's helping

[@Martinikarlo]

These kids wont have a job after hes done helping them

[@user-ys5uc3wq2b]

Respect the kids who put there hard work in the making

[@Jesusiseverything2me316]

I have seen the bars never tried them. But I sure will support him now ❤