This case exposes the dark underbelly of luxury industries that rely on exploited labor. While champagne is often associated with celebration, stories like this remind us that supply chains can hide serious abuses. It’s a wake-up call for both consumers and regulators to scrutinize labor practices behind high-end products.

A French court on Monday jailed three people for the human trafficking of undocumented migrants to work in the champagne industry. Victims said they were treated "like slaves" as they were forced to work 13-hour shifts and left to sleep in an abandoned building with no food or water.

A French court just handed down prison sentences to three individuals involved in trafficking undocumented migrants to work in champagne vineyards. Workers described horrific conditions—13-hour shifts, no food or water, and sleeping in abandoned buildings. The victims likened their treatment to modern-day slavery.

French court jails three for treating champagne workers 'like slaves'

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