ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 4, 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the occasion of the 9th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC) which were held from September 28 to 30, 2024 in Abidjan, Hershey, world leader in chocolate and snacking, has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa producing cooperatives in Ivory Coast. This initiative is part of its “Cocoa For Good” (CFG) strategy and aims to build lasting relationships with farmers to accelerate their success while enabling responsible and resilient sourcing.
A five-year tripartite commitment to improve farmers’ livelihoods
Achieved through a memorandum of understanding at the JNCC, the heart of the agreement is a tripartite contract between Hershey, Sucden and the nine cooperatives. This approach aims to:
Partner with farmers to professionalize cocoa cultivation and improve their profitability.
Improve household well-being and work to eliminate child labor.
Preserve the environment and strengthen the resilience of farms.
“We are building long-term relationships with farmers and cooperatives to modernize cocoa, improve profitability and community livelihoods, and eliminate child labor,” said Tricia Brannigan, Vice President and senior director of procurement for Hershey.
The long-term collaboration between the three entities provides stability for farmers and allows them to engage more directly in solving problems encountered on their farm.
Alignment with the Ivorian national strategy
This agreement aligns with Côte d’Ivoire’s national strategy for sustainable cocoa and meets the requirements of the Coffee and Cocoa Council. This harmonization guarantees a coherent and coordinated approach to meeting the main challenges of the Ivorian cocoa sector.
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About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is a leading snacking company known for delivering more happy moments through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to doing right by its people, planet and communities. Hershey employs more than 20,000 people in the United States and around the world, who work every day to deliver delicious, high-quality products. The company owns more than 90 brands in approximately 80 countries, including Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers, as well as savory snacks such as SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty and Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels.
For 130 years, Hershey has been committed to working fairly, ethically and sustainably. The candy and snack maker’s founder, Milton Hershey, established the Milton Hershey School in 1909, and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed through equitable access to education. ‘education.
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Source : African Media Agency (AMA)
2024-10-04 10:38:37
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