The Hershey Co. announced that work will begin on its new, 250,000-square-foot chocolate facility in Derry Township after demolition of the former Friendly’s restaurant at Route 422 and University Drive, near Hershey’s Technical Center.
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Hershey’s beer collaboration with Yuengling expands into Texas
A joint venture between D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. and the Molson Coors Beverage Co., The Yuengling Co. announced Monday that its Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter will now be available in Texas.
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Hershey expands Mexican plant
Reuters news service reported that The Hershey Co. will invest $90 million to open two more production lines in its Mexican plant in Nuevo Leon, according to a representative for the global confectioner.
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Hershey Co. reports double-digit sales growth, raises annual forecast
The Hershey Co. announced a double-digit increase in second-quarter net sales Thursday from the year before, prompting the giant confectioner to raise its full-year financial outlook.
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Child slavery lawsuit dismissed against Hershey Co., others
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., this week dismissed a lawsuit by eight citizens of Mali who sought to hold The Hershey Co. and six others liable for child slavery on Ivory Coast cocoa farms, Reuters news agency reported.
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Hershey Co. reports double-digit sales and earnings
The Hershey Company announced double-digit growth in sales and earnings in the first quarter of 2022, prompting the global confectioner to revise upward its revenue projections for the calendar year.
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Hershey Co. reports $8.97 billion in net sales for 2021
The Hershey Co. reported consolidated net sales of more than $8.97 billion in 2021, an increase of 10.1% from the year before.
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Hershey begins market testing for new non-dairy chocolate bar
The Hershey Company is looking to take its legacy brand into the non-dairy market with two new oat-based Hershey bars.
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Hershey completes purchase of Colorado-based Lily’s
The Hershey Co. has completed its acquisition of fellow confectioner Lily’s – first announced in May – for $425 million. “Lily’s is a great addition to Hershey’s growing portfolio of better-for-you snacking brands, and we are excited to add this high-growth, leading BFY brand and to get to work with its talented and innovative team,” said Chuck Raup, president, ...
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Lancaster distributor brings ‘fourth chocolate’ to U.S.
A new variety of chocolate called ruby chocolate is making its way to the U.S., and a Lancaster distributor will be among the first to sell it to chocolatiers.
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Hershey names new CFO
Steve Voskuil has been named the new CFO for The Hershey Co. Last year, Patricia Little announced plans to retire from the post in 2019.
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Chocolate and truffles this February at Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story Museum
Enter this week's contest for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to Hershey Gardens!
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