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Shawn Askinosie, a former defense attorney, came into the chocolate business striving to empower those responsible for harvesting cocoa beans while educating others. His efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Hershey may have been the last major chocolate makers to join the list of companies planning to use 100% sustainable cocoa by 2020 — following Mars, Nestle, Mondelez and Ferrero — but that doesn’t mean they aren’t taking the goal seriously.

The separation of the two marks a contrast to how the show was designed in 2012, when both the trade and the consumer show were held simultaneously.

Senior v.p. of operations details process that went into building new $300-million plant, including why they decided to use more natural light, how green it is, and how they made their famous Kisses even better.

Hershey has a truly Bliss-ful announcement for sustainable cocoa advocates — it’s entire Hershey’s Bliss line is now made with 100% certified cocoa.

The deal is expected to boost Barry Callebaut's sales volume in the Asia and Latin America markets by 65% and also will help the company expand its cocoa powder market share.

If there’s one thing the company that makes Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups should know, it’s that chocolate and peanut butter go pretty well together.

The Hershey Co. has announced plans to join a new non-profit focused on sustainability issues in the supply chain.

The money will fund more than just farmers looking to improve their yields. It's slated to help eliminate child labor, promote gender equality, market cocoa farming as an attractive profession, and even protect the eco systems where cocoa is grown.

Joseph Dutra, the owner of Kimmie Candy, had the idea of inviting his local congressman to come see his Reno, Nev.-based factory, and then using the time to discuss the 2012 Farm Bill.