Articles Tagged with ''Hershey''

Hershey announces investments in emerging snacking businesses

August 26, 2019

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is further expanding its position as a snacking category leader, announcing minority investments in emerging snacking businesses FULFIL Holdings Limited and Blue Stripes LLC.

Hershey CEO Michele Buck on stand-up packaging, taking 'holistic' approach to commerce

Buck took over Hershey's helm in March 2017.

Crystal Lindell

May 14, 2019

Hershey CEO Michele Buck recently took some time to discuss what it's like to lead the company, her advice for women in the confectionery industry and Hershey's latest innovations.

How the 125-year-old Hershey Company continues to innovate

The candy company is launching stand-up packaging for 150 items and pushing the industry forward in digital commerce and marketing.

Crystal Lindell

May 14, 2019

When Hershey was designing its new stand-up packaging, the company was looking for more than just a beautiful bag on the store shelf.

Hershey Company announces new Hershey Executive Team leaders

April 25, 2019

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has announced new executive leaders who will report to president and chief executive officer Michele Buck.

Hershey Lava Cake Kisses

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

February 13, 2019

Hershey has introduced a new Kisses product specifi cally for the Valentine’s Day season, Lava Cake Kisses.

Hershey Company new environmental policy

Hershey announces new environmental policy and initiatives to significantly reduce its impact on the planet

Hershey deepens environmental commitment through meaningful partnerships including the UN Global Compact

January 31, 2019

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has announced from Kakum National Park in Southern Ghana a package of environmental initiatives and commitments, including establishing a new comprehensive environmental policy, signing the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and joining the Science Based Targets initiative.

Hershey Canada to send new Reese’s Pieces candy into space

Candy will break the Earth’s atmosphere with help from high-altitude balloon.

January 22, 2019

Hershey Canada Inc. hopes its newest twist on Reese’s Pieces will have a reception that’s out of this world — literally. Taking off from the Mojave Desert in California, Reese's Pieces Peanut Candy will go beyond the Earth's atmosphere Jan. 26.

Celebrating U.S. manufacturing at North America's largest chocolate-making factory

October 31, 2018

Senior executives from Walmart and The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) came together to celebrate a shared commitment to increase U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Hershey Co. Chairman John Bilbrey announced he will retire effective with the company’s annual meeting scheduled for May 2.

Hershey’s Bilbrey announces retirement as chairman

Charles Davis, lead independent director, will take over at company’s next stockholder meeting in May.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 28, 2018

Having joined the company in 2003 as president of the company’s International and North America division, Bilbrey was named ceo in 2011 and then chairman in 2015. Prior to Hershey, Bilbrey worked for 22 years at Procter & Gamble Co.

We know a treat can be a snack, but can a snack be a treat? Of course it can.

Treats versus snacks

Better-for-you snacking and permissible indulgence are two of the hottest trends out there.