The Hershey Company will work with its suppliers to achieve 100% traceable and sustainably sourced palm oil by the end of 2014.
December 17/Hershey, Pa./Business Wire -- In addition to achieving its commitment to source 100% mass balanced RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certified palm oil more than a year ahead of its original 2015 commitment, The Hershey Company will also work with its suppliers to achieve 100% traceable and sustainably sourced palm oil by the end of 2014.
This mature palm tree is approximately 20-25 years old and is located on a palm plantation in Malaysia. Palm exports from Malaysia and Indonesia make up approximately 85% of the palm oil market.