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Brazil cocoa production to benefit from two schemes to promote sustainability, says director of Mondelēz’s Cocoa Life program

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Brazil cocoa production to benefit from two schemes to promote sustainability, says director of Mondelēz’s Cocoa Life program

28-Oct-2018
By Anthony Myers

Cathy Pieters says Mondelēz’s Cocoa Life Brazil and the WCF’s CocoaAction Brazil will work together by securing extra financing and government influence, while improving welfare of workers on the country’s farms.

Hershey on track to achieve first ever $600m seasonal sales

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Hershey on track to achieve first ever $600m seasonal sales

28-Oct-2018
By Douglas Yu

The US chocolate giant says it is on track to deliver its first ever $600m seasonal sales thanks to its strong sales performance leading up to Halloween.

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