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Hershey Trading Procurement & Sustainability

Hershey Trading GmbH uses it deep cocoa-sourcing expertise to responsibly and sustainably procure safe and quality ingredients for The Hershey Company’s iconic brands.

This includes ensuring The Hershey Company upholds and delivers on its responsible sourcing policies and commitments for cocoa, palm oil and coconut.

In addition, Hershey Trading GmbH leads The Hershey Company’s $500 million Cocoa For Good Strategy. With a team in Switzerland and on the ground in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, Hershey Trading GmbH oversees the day-to-day program management, communication with stakeholders (including project beneficiaries, implementing partners and funders), and monitoring of Cocoa For Good along with annually reporting on performance indicators and goals.

Corporate Policies & Global Sourcing

Explore The Hershey Company’s library of policies and current and past reports. 

Responsible Sourcing & Certified Ingredients

Hershey Trading GmbH ensures The Hershey Company upholds and delivers on its responsible sourcing policies and commitments for cocoa, palm oil and coconut.

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Our Shared Goodness Promise

The holistic cocoa sustainability strategy, Cocoa for Good, nourishes children, empowers youth, helps communities prosper and preserves ecosystems.