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Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 2 The benefits of the “big4” ....................................................................................................................... 3 Kraft..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Nestlé .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Mars ...view middle of the document...
Also, it will include the history of human rights and child labor, as well as the illegal practices of slavery. Finally we pinpoint to some possible recommendation for cocoa company and stockholders to aid to eliminate of slavery uses in chocolate industry also, identify some challenge that will face stockholders and the during implement the recommendations.
The benefits of the “big4”
This section will explore the advantages of four of the largest chocolate industry companies: Kraft, Nestle, Hershey and Mars. Also, it will include their Humanitarian projects and contributions which serve people around the world.
Kraft
Kraft Foods Inc is the largest confectionery, food, and Beverage Corporation headquartered in the United States. The corporation has aims to be achieved by 2011, and had worked hard to help the environment by using less water, energy and waste in the manufacturing process. Also, it commits to reduce CO2 emission, as well as in global packaging. (Responsibility, Kraftfoodscompany) Over the past 25 years Kraft played a major role in fighting hunger and malnutrition and promoting healthy lifestyles by donating more than $770 million in cash and food. In addition, it provided better nutrition and information to children and families. The company is fully-aware of making a huge impact on communities. That is why it works with non-profit organizations such as: Feeding America in the U.S., and Save the Children in Southeast Asia. (Community involvement, kraftfoodcompany)
Nestlé
Nestlé is one of the largest food and nutrition companies in the world, founded and headquartered in Switzerland. According to Nestlé’s Official website, the company has many admirable activities worldwide. These are some examples for these actions that happened recently:
On March 17, 2011, Nestle Japan helped the citizens and survivors of the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan by donating with JPY120 million, which includes healthcare nutrition products to hospitals. Also, it will donate 20,000 cases of bottled water, half of which will be sent to hospitals. (Support for Japan continues, nestle)
Another example is Nestlé’s help in preventing HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases in many continents such as: Arica, Asia and Americas. For example: the company started a programme called “HIV/AIDS Workplace Awareness Programme” in South Africa that provides all employees with health insurance which covers HIV/AIDS treatment and applies a policy of non-discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, Nestlé’s committed to spreading the awareness of the disease to family members and employees’ partners, and sponsored education campaigns on HIV/AIDS issues. (MDG 6, community. Nestle) One of the greatest achievements of Nestlé is the universal primary education. We can see that in Many Asian, African, European, and American countries, the company provided rural areas with schools that have many facilities, such...
