Meghan Markle can file this under her “oops” file. There’s a new report that says Meghan Markle’s wellness coffee is tied to a Chinese state accused of genocide. This is clearly not the kind of headlines that the Duchess of Sussex wants to make right now. Here’s what you need to know.
According to a new report by the Daily Mail, Clevr Blends’ oat milk supplier — Xinjiang Haiyan International Trade — is located within four miles of suspected detention centers, including an alleged re-education site.
Back in December, it was reported that Meghan was an investor for the company after she sent a basket of instant oat milk lattes to Orpah Winfrey as a gift.
Meghan Markle’s Wellness Coffee Brand Tied To Chinese State Accused Of Genocide
“This investment is in support of a passionate female entrepreneur who prioritizes building community alongside her business,” Meghan said in a statement at the time, adding: “I’m proud to invest in Hannah’s commitment to sourcing ethical ingredients and creating a product that I personally love and has a holistic approach to wellness. I believe in her and I believe in her company.”
Apparently, Meghan’s decision was motivated in part by the concern over female entrepreneurs and how they have been affected by the pandemic. Clevr sees itself as a “woman-led, mission-driven wellness company,” even though human rights groups have urged Western companies to cut ties with the Xinjiang region due to systematic rapes there and the detention of a million Muslims in re-education forced labor camps.
Clevr received five large deliveries of oat milk powder from Xinjiang Haiyan between October and February. Although there is no evidence the company uses forced labor, some companies such as H&M and Burberry have refused to source cotton from the Chinese state over forced-labor concerns.
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