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Sustainability

Will we have enough certified cocoa by 2020?

Blommer: Today, only 5% of cocoa beans are certified. To meet the 2020 deadline, at least 55% is needed.

October 17, 2012

Current crop numbers show a two million metric ton gap in the amount of sustainable cocoa needed by 2020 and the amount currently produced.

Sustainability

Hershey: 100% certified cocoa by 2020

Company also looks to accelerate elimination of child labor.

Crystal Lindell

October 3, 2012

Company also looks to accelerate elimination of child labor.

Hershey

Hershey buys out Godrej to create 'Hershey India'

Company fully owns Maha Lacto and Nutrine candy brands

Crystal Lindell

September 12, 2012

The Hershey Co. made a major commitment to its international presence this week,creating to create “Hershey India.”

Packaging

Students design Hershey Valentine’s package

2013 Pot of Gold heart boxes created by Academy of Art University in San Francisco students.

Crystal Lindell

August 15, 2012

The 2013 Valentine’s Day boxes for Hershey’s Pot of Gold chocolates were designed by students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Milton Hershey School to admit HIV-positive student

School reverses course after protests from AIDS advocates

Crystal Lindell

August 8, 2012

The Milton Hershey School has reversed a controversial decision it made denying admission to an HIV-positive student.

Ingredients News:

Hershey Co. launches initiative to revive cocoa growing in Southern Mexico

July 3, 2012

The goal is to improve the livelihoods of small-scale cocoa farmers and return productive cocoa growing to the ancient birthplace of domestic cocoa.

Hershey looks to make an acquisition

Hershey, Pa.-confectioner mum on specifics, but hopes acquisition helps it reach $10 billion in net sales

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 26, 2012

The Hershey Co. announced plans for a pretty sweet future this week — including a possible acquisition.

Hershey launches cocoa sustainability program

The Hershey, Penn.-based confectioner will work with Agroindustrias Unidas de Cacao SA de CV to revitalize cocoa production in Southern Mexico.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 20, 2012

The Hershey Company, in partnership with cocoa supplier Agroindustrias Unidas de Cacao SA de CV (AMCO), will bring the “food of the gods” back to southern Mexico.

Sweets & Snacks Expo

Expo Protesters: ‘No kisses for Hershey’

AIDS activists disrupt Sweets and Snacks Expo, one arrested

Crystal Lindell

May 10, 2012

Less than hour after the Sweets and Snacks Expo started Tuesday morning, the sweet mood was soured by about 20 protesters gathered in front of Hershey’s booth.

Hershey launches GPS program, community center, and new partnership in Ghana

Chocolate company expands sustainable efforts as part of its “Hershey Learn to Grow” program

Kawther Albader

May 2, 2012

For the first time in more than 130 years, Ghanaian cocoa farmers will be able to accurately size their farms as part of a sustainability initiative launched by Hershey.