The Hershey Company

Kraft Heinz Announces Humberto Alfonso as New Independent Board Member

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or “the Company”) announced today that Humberto “Bert” Alfonso has been elected to join the Board of Directors (“Board”), effective May 4, 2023.

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The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or “the Company”) announced today that Humberto “Bert” Alfonso has been elected to join the Board of Directors (“Board”), effective May 4, 2023.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230504005754/en/
“The Board is pleased with the election of Bert Alfonso, current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Information Services Group, Inc.,” said Miguel Patricio, Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board of Directors of Kraft Heinz.
Alfonso has served on the Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company, a specialty chemical company, since 2011 and previously served on the Board of Directors of Yowie Group from 2017 to 2018.
"I am honored to join the Kraft Heinz Board,” said Alfonso.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Gore’s Amos Wampler

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Amos Wampler, Enterprise Capabilities Associate at W.L.

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Amos Wampler, Enterprise Capabilities Associate at W.L.
Gore & Associates , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

The Hershey Company Named No. 3 on DiversityInc's 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity' List

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it ranks number three on DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity annual list. The recognition is a testament to Hershey's longstanding commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, which ensures the company can carve out a path where everyone – within its workforce and the communities it serves – can succeed. The candy and snack maker's latest initiatives include 'Future CEO,' 'Say Hola' and enhanced supplier diversity programs.

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HERSHEY, Pa., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it ranks number three on DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity annual list.
"Recognition on DiversityInc's flagship list – amongst best-in-class champions of DEI – reaffirms and fuels our commitment to advance these initiatives."
Recruitment and Supplier Diversity: Hershey believes it's crucial to foster a workforce and supply chain which reflect its consumer base.
Most recently, the company hosted Future CEO – a virtual mentorship summit hosted by Hershey leadership - to support the next generation of women leaders.

HERSHEY TO EXPAND COMMITMENT TO CHILD WELLBEING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

HERSHEY, Pa., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that it will be partnering with Côte d'Ivoire government agencies and non-governmental organizations through public-private partnerships to invest in the construction of ten primary schools in cocoa-growing communities and implement a focused program to preserve the Mabi-Yaya Nature Reserve. Purposefully aligned with the objectives of Côte d'Ivoire's National Strategy for Sustainable Cocoa and Hershey's new Income Accelerator, these investments reflect a shared commitment to ensuring a better and more sustainable cocoa supply chain for years to come.

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Working with the National Oversight Committee of Actions against child trafficking, exploitation and child labor (CNS), chaired by Côte d'Ivoire First Lady Dominique Ouattara, and the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), Hershey will fund the construction of ten schools.
As part of Hershey's commitment to improve children's well-being and prevent and eliminate child labor, these schools will create critical infrastructure to enable generations of children to succeed.
These investments in education and conservation complement Hershey's Income Accelerator announced today and collectively advance the objectives set in Côte d'Ivoire's National Strategy for Sustainable Cocoa.
All three initiatives work together to create a more sustainable cocoa supply chain and counteract the interrelated issues of farmer poverty, child labor and deforestation.

HERSHEY LAUNCHES INCOME ACCELERATOR IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

HERSHEY, Pa., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the launch of its Income Accelerator in Côte d'Ivoire. The program will support increased incomes for cocoa farming households through the provision of cash transfers (CTs) and investments in village savings and loan associations (VSLAs). Designed and implemented with input from the Conseil du Café-Cacao, the Rainforest Alliance and CARE, the Income Accelerator offers a proven, multi-faceted approach to help address cocoa farmer poverty while also supporting sustainable farming practices and mitigating the risk of child labor.

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HERSHEY, Pa., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the launch of its Income Accelerator in Côte d'Ivoire.
As part of the Income Accelerator, Hershey in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance will distribute mobile cash transfers of up to $600 per household per year to approximately 5,000 cocoa farming households within its supply chain.
We support this Income Accelerator program because the issue of producer income is at the heart of our concerns," said Yves Brahima Koné, Managing Director at Conseil du Café-Cacao.
The Income Accelerator is expected to positively impact no fewer than 20,000 households within Hershey's supply chain and related communities.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features VerdeXchange’s David Abel

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Friday, April 21, 2023

David Abel, Founder and Chairman of the VerdeXchange Institute and forthcoming VX2023 event, is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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David Abel, Founder and Chairman of the VerdeXchange Institute and forthcoming VX2023 event, is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
Communication and education are vital if we are to problem-solve and work together to create solutions that protect our planet.
The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features HubSpot’s Yogesh Chauhan

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Yogesh Chauhan, Director of ESG for HubSpot, is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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Yogesh Chauhan, Director of ESG for HubSpot, is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
Chauhan was appointed Director of ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) at HubSpot in February 2022.
The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

GAVIN™ Joins The YGS Group Family of Companies

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Education, Aetna, Marketing, BBC World Service, Investor's Business Daily, Consumer Reports, Government, The Hershey Company, YGS, Growth, Adweek, Automation

YORK, Pa., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAVIN™, an award-winning strategic brand communications agency serving regional, national and international clients in healthcare, financial services, education, government, and manufacturing, is thrilled to announce it recently joined The YGS Group family of companies.

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YORK, Pa., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GAVIN ™, an award-winning strategic brand communications agency serving regional, national and international clients in healthcare, financial services, education, government, and manufacturing, is thrilled to announce it recently joined The YGS Group family of companies.
Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, The YGS Group brings customized brand solutions for retail, e-comm, marketing automation, tradeshow management and more.
YGS clients include Aetna, Consumer Reports, The Hershey Company, People magazine, AdWeek, Investor's Business Daily and many others.
"Combining GAVIN's boutique-service mindset with YGS' customized solutions and client support is already delivering strategic success for our clients."

Hershey to Acquire Two Manufacturing Facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

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Monday, April 17, 2023

HERSHEY, Pa., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a recognized leader in popcorn production and co-packing, and a co-manufacturer of Hershey's SkinnyPop brand. Through the deal, Hershey will acquire Weaver's operations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Whitestown, Indiana.

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HERSHEY, Pa., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing , a recognized leader in popcorn production and co-packing, and a co-manufacturer of Hershey's SkinnyPop brand.
"In fact, SkinnyPop has been number one in retail sales growth for ready-to-eat popcorn over the last three years."
Like Hershey, Weaver has a strong manufacturing heritage, tracing its roots back nearly a century.
"Hershey is acquiring two best-in-class popcorn manufacturing operations that will enable continued growth in volume and quality, with teams at each location that have an unrivaled expertise."

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Intuit’s Debbie Lizt

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Debbie Lizt, Head of Global Sustainability for Inuit , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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Debbie Lizt, Head of Global Sustainability for Inuit , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
Intuit, the global financial technology platform that makes TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp, is where Lizt defines and leads the execution of the company’s environmental strategy.
The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.