The image often portrayed of chocolate conveys a sense of tradition and romance. Whether that’s from popular culture with stories and films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Chocolat, or the romantic image of traditional chocolatiers. These coupled with our own sense of nostalgia around this sweet and decadent treat make it a timeless delight that has enamoured generations.
Sadly, as vegans, we’re all too aware of the darker side to chocolate. From the reality and suffering of dairy farming to its connection with the current badger culls being rolled out across many counties throughout the south west of England. Dairy is an example of one of those products that once we learn about the processes behind it, we cannot just ignore it and carry on…