Walmart is pulling thexo walletislander's coconut milk brand from its shelves. after animal rights groups accused monkey workers in the industry
June 14, 2022 Business Insider reported on June 9 that "Walmart", a major retailer in the United States and many countries around the world. Stop selling island coconut milk products. After the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) animal rights organization (PETA), it said it had conducted two investigations into the island's coconut milk that found the monkeys chained and caged. in the coconut collection industry in Thailand Under the island brand, Theppadungphon Coconut Co., Ltd., the manufacturer and distributor of genuine coconut milk.
Tracy Reiman, Executive Vice President of PITA said in a press release that The coconut trade uses monkeys chained to collect coconuts. This leaves them unable to eat, play, or spend time with their family.
The organization stated that The investigation found that many companies in the coconut industry still employ monkey workers. Although the public expressed their dissatisfaction about it.
Peta said in a press release that Producers still use monkey labour. And industry insiders are discussing how to cover up the coconut plantation. By hiding the monkey until the inspector returns. Or hire a contractor to bring the monkeys only during the coconut picking time,r1; Peeta said during a press conference.
r0;When not forced to collect coconuts or perform in a circus. These monkeys are chained to old tires. or be confined to a tight cage.r1;
Walmart is joining forces with other big names such as Target, Costco, Kroger, Albertsons, Publix, Wakemans, Food Lion and Shop and Shop. that stopped selling coconut milk products obtained from the monkey's coconut collection
Walmart and Theppadungphon, however, have not commented on the report.
In 2020, Theppadungphon Coconut Co denies all allegations. by giving an interview to USA Today at that time that According to the latest news about the use of monkey labor in the Thai coconut industry. Koh people, one of the world's leading producers of coconut milk. We assure you that we will not be involved in the use of monkey labor in our coconut groves.
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