Hershey issues Corporate Social Responsibility report

"Shared Goodness" highlights company's progress in 2015.

Abigail Watt

June 15, 2016

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The report showcases the progress the company made in 2015 against a variety of priority issues.

Hershey expands ‘Learn to Grow’ program to Belize sugar industry

Candy company also launches new Sustainable Sugar Sourcing Policy.

Crystal Lindell

May 11, 2016

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The Hershey Co. announced today a new partnership with the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) to expand its Hershey Learn to Grow sustainable farming program to sugar suppliers in northern Belize.

Hershey expands its Learn to Grow program in Cote d’Ivoire

Chocolate maker teams up with Blommer, Olam and ISH, The Sustainable Trade partners; expects to impact nearly 9,000 cocoa farmers.

Crystal Lindell

October 22, 2014

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The Hershey Co. is expanding its cocoa sustainability program Learn to Grow through new public and private partnerships — and its goal is to create more sustainable cocoa by 2020.

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Hershey expands its Learn to Grow program in Ivory Coast

Partnership with Cargill to benefit 10,000 cocoa farmers as well as improve communities.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 10, 2014

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The Hershey Co. has launched a new three-year program expanding its cocoa farmer training and community initiatives in Ivory Coast.

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