An undercover probe has discovered child labour at farms linked to coffee giant Nespresso. Dispatches filmed children working eight-hour days for less than £5 up to six days a week carrying out heavy manual labour. George Clooney, who famously advertises the coffee brand, has said he is ‘saddened’ by the findings of the Channel 4 documentary, to be screened next week. The actor – who has reportedly earned £31million as the brand’s ambassador – has promised that ‘work will be done’ after footage showed youngsters picking beans and moving heavy loads at coffee plantations in Guatemala.
They have a cute story board of their company history. The only coffee plantation they mention is in Guatemala, just like its referenced in the Nespresso story. No idea if its the same one.
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rickman2 ago
What great timing!
Nespresso exposed for using child labour at coffee farms
markrod420 ago
Do they produce the coffee for colectivo?
rickman2 ago
They have a cute story board of their company history. The only coffee plantation they mention is in Guatemala, just like its referenced in the Nespresso story. No idea if its the same one.
YogSoggoth ago
I am betting it is also a drug running operation. Smuggling drugs in coffee is an old trick, but they still do it.