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3 Oct 2012

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Hershey

Hershey to Source 100% Certified Cocoa by 2020

The Hershey Company today said it will source 100 percent certified cocoa for its global chocolate product lines by 2020 and accelerate its programs to help eliminate child labor in the cocoa regions of West Africa...As Hershey increases its use of certified cocoa, the company will also continue to support community-based programs with local African partners, national governments and development agencies...“Consistent with Hershey’s values, we are directly addressing the economic and social issues that impact West Africa’s two million cocoa farmers and families,” said J.P. Bilbrey, president and chief executive officer, The Hershey Company...Hershey also said today that its Scharffen Berger brand will source 100 percent certified cocoa by the end of 2013.