Certified cocoa will be verified through independent auditors to assure that it is grown in line with the highest internationally recognised standards for labour, environmental and better farming practices.
As Hershey increases its use of certified cocoa, the company will also continue to support community-based programmes with local African partners, national governments and development agencies.
These projects include village school construction, mobile phone farmer messaging, literacy and health programmes and training in modern farming techniques.
Source: Hershey
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