Child labor is the practice of employing children under the age of 18 in an exploitative, hazardous, or harmful manner. This can include working long hours, dangerous conditions, and exposure to harmful substances.
Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars is one of the largest chocolate producers in the world, and its brands include M&M'S, Snickers, and Twix. Opens in a new window Mars, Incorporated logo Ghana is a country located in West Africa. It is the world's second-largest producer of cocoa beans, after Côte d'Ivoire. Cocoa is a major export crop for Ghana, and it is estimated that over 2 million children are involved in its production. Opens in a new window Ghana map M&M'S are a brand of chocolate candies consisting of small, colorful candies coated in a hard candy shell. M&M's were originally developed in 1941 by Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie. The candies are now produced by Mars, Incorporated and are sold in over 100 countries around the world. Opens in a new window M&M'S candies Cargill is a...