The Berlin district of Tempelhof was known in the early 20th century as the “chocolate district.” This reputation was largely due to the production facilities of the Sarotti company.
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Starting in 1913, the large Sarotti factory stood on Teilestraße, just south of Tempelhofer Feld and the future airport. Among workers, it soon gained a reputation as “the grey misery,” and for many contemporaries, the factory symbolized capitalist exploitation of the labor force. At the same time, workers in the colonies were forced to harvest raw cocoa under exploitative conditions.
During this historical evening event, we will explore the long history of the cocoa and chocolate industry and its various forms of exploitation together with our guests. We will examine the working conditions in both the German Empire and its colonies, discuss forced labor in Tempelhof’s factories during the Nazi era, and reflect on why chocolate — even today — is often not just a sweet indulgence but still associated with questionable labor practices.
More information about the exhibition Schokokolonialismus” im Museum Tempelhof-Schöneberg.
(Language: German)
Dates
October 2025
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