Three Massachusetts companies are among the top 118 most ethical businesses in the U.S., according to a survey from financial media company MarketBeat .

The study surveyed 3,012 respondents in October, using a nationally balanced sample , to identify which companies they felt best aligned “with their personal ethics and values.” Hershey Company in Pennsylvania earned the top overall spot.

“Ethical perception is becoming the new currency of brand loyalty,” said Matt Paulson, founder of MarketBeat . “People want to believe the companies they support share their values – and they’re rewarding those that prove it.”

Ocean Spray — No. 4

Ocean Spray , based in Lakeville, was the highest ranked Massachusetts company, coming in fourth overall. The farmer-owned cranberry cooperative keep

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