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How Hershey’s Candy Experience is redefining the candy aisle

Hershey claims its Candy Experience can increase confectionery profits by 25 percent, and the company hopes more retailers will take advantage of the program.

Crystal Lindell

July 22, 2016

It turns out that redesigning the candy aisle can increase confectionery profits by 25 percent.

Big Kat

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

July 19, 2016

The Hershey Company is introducing a bigger, crispier Kit Kat Bar, the Big Kat!

Hershey’s board rejects interest from Mondelēz

Chocolate maker says Mondelēz offered $107 per share of Hershey common stock.

Crystal Lindell

June 30, 2016

The Hershey Co.’s Board has unanimously rejected interest from Mondelēz to acquire it.

Hershey expands iconic brands, explores new flavors at Expo

Hershey unveils new Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cups

Crystal Lindell

May 25, 2016

The Hershey Co unveiled its latest innovations during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Hershey expands ‘Learn to Grow’ program to Belize sugar industry

Candy company also launches new Sustainable Sugar Sourcing Policy.

Crystal Lindell

May 11, 2016

The Hershey Co. announced today a new partnership with the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) to expand its Hershey Learn to Grow sustainable farming program to sugar suppliers in northern Belize.

Hershey acquires barkTHINS, launches new packaging in support of U.S. Olympic team

Company takes another step into the snacking segment.

Abigail Watt

April 27, 2016

The Hershey Co. has announced its purchase of Ripple Brand Collective, a privately held company based in Congers, N.Y.

Why we shouldn’t be worried about lead in chocolate

Despite recent headlines, your chocolate bars are likely completely safe

Crystal Lindell

March 30, 2016

Look, I’m not supporting lead. I’m not like a member of a pro-lead group on Facebook or anything. But we do need some restraint here.

Hershey partners with Blommer Chocolate, Olam Cocoa to build health center in Cote d’Ivoire

A second health center designed to serve 3,000 families already under construction.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 24, 2016

Hershey-backed study: Millennials don’t want to pay for socially conscious chocolate

Kansas State University research looks at what millennials say they want vs. what they buy.

Crystal Lindell

January 6, 2016

A new study shows what those paying attention in the industry have already known for years — millennials say they want socially conscious chocolate, but they don't actually buy it at the store.