An upcoming episode of the UK documentary series "Dispatcher" alleges Nespresso of exploiting child labor in Guatemala. In the documentary journalist, Anthony Barnett was given access to local farm in Guatemala. Barnett details the lives of children up to six days a week picking beans on plantations and moving heavy loads that are supplier to Nespresso. Celebrity sponsors such as George Clooney have spoken out about these allegations, and have called for an increased effort to uphold good corporate responsibility.
See "Allegations of Nespresso Exploiting Child Labor ", Toyin Owoseje, CNN , February 28, 2020