The eco guide to Christmas chocolates

There's good news and bad, it's a bit of an ethical pick and mix

This is a glorious time of year for confectionary lovers, and in a few days time I'll embark on my annual mission to hoover up boxed chocolates with customary enthusiasm.
My mission includes house visits, so although I would favour Fairtrade artisanal chocolate brands with top notch ethical sourcing, I can't always choose.

The good news is that there is evidence the big chocolate brands are wising up with regard to their supply chain. Ethical labels are now widely used on Christmas chocolates in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Sweden.