The move expands Hershey’s ongoing commitment to responsibly sourcing of the ingredients in its product portfolio
February 19, 2015
The Hershey Company announced it is demonstrating its dedication to goodness through its great-tasting, high-quality products by beginning a transition to simple and easy-to-understand ingredients. This builds and expands on Hershey’s ongoing commitment to responsibly sourcing the ingredients it uses in its product portfolio.
New chocolate to align marketing messages with a spirit of discovery
January 28, 2015
Brookside Chocolate is the ideal snack for discovering unique flavor combinations, and the latest offering adds an unexpected crunch. Introduced today from The Hershey Company, Brookside Chocolate's Crunchy Clusters combine crispy multigrains of rice, toasted oats, and graham cracker bits with fruit flavored centers covered in smooth dark chocolate.
The new plant will produce Project Peanut Butter’s peanut-based Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods
December 19, 2014
The Hershey Company in partnership with Project Peanut Butter, announced that the project’s newest manufacturing facility – located in Kumasi, Ghana -- is now beginning full operation. The new plant will produce Project Peanut Butter’s peanut-based Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) endorsed by leading NGOs1 as the world’s most effective treatment for severe childhood malnutrition.
Iconic Canadian confectionery manufacturer known for brands such as Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces
December 9, 2014
The Hershey Company announced that it has completed the purchase of The Allan Candy Company, a leading North American manufacturer of quality confectionery products based in Ontario, Canada.
Hershey is looking at replacing the high-fructose corn syrup in some of its products with sugar.
Will Papa, chief research and development officer at The Hershey Co., told The Associated Press the company uses a mix of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup in its products but that it is "moving more toward sugar."
"We take into account what consumers want. And consumers are telling us between the two, they prefer sugar," Papa said.
New product offers chocolate and peanut butter in spreadable form
November 17, 2014
The Hershey Company announced the launch of Reese's Spreads, the combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in spreadable form. Based on the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, new Reese's Spreads are a convenient snack item.
Rich Products creates in-store bakery icing made with real Hershey’s cocoa.
September 25, 2014
Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo, N.Y., says it raised the bar on chocolate indulgence with the introduction of Rich’s Chocolate Bettercreme® Made with Hershey’s® whipped icing.
The new branding will impact all visual aspects of The Hershey Company
September 2, 2014
The Hershey Company is unveiling a refreshed corporate brand that builds on the company’s legacy and creates a new, modern look and feel that positions the company for the next 100 years.
The Hershey Company announced it as reached an agreement to purchase Brookside Foods Ltd., a privately held confectionery company based in Abbotsford, British Columbia.