Hershey to Acquire Two Manufacturing Facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

Enables Sustained Growth for SkinnyPop brand through Supply Chain Expansion

20-Apr-2023 - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a recognized leader in popcorn production and co-packing, and a co-manufacturer of Hershey's SkinnyPop brand. Through the deal, Hershey ...

The Hershey Company Introduces New Plant-Based Additions to Hershey's and Reese's Brands

The iconic brands' newest chocolate confections made with dairy alternatives are everything you love about milk chocolate… minus the milk

17-Mar-2023 - As more people reach for plant-based snacks, The Hershey Company is offering two delicious options sure to satiate their appetite for a milk chocolate alternative. Today, the legendary chocolatier is announcing the nationwide launch of Hershey's Plant Based and the new addition of Reese's Plant ...

Hershey Announces Intent to Acquire Dot's Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc.

Fastest-Growing Scale Pretzel Brand Would Add Bold Snacking Option and New Occasions to Hershey's Expanding Snacking Portfolio

11-Nov-2021 - The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquireDot's Pretzels LLC, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, the fastest-growing scale1brand in the pretzel category. Dot's Pretzels are a perfect complement to Hershey's growing salty snacking ...

Hershey To Acquire Lily's Confectionery Brand

20-May-2021 - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lily's, the high-growth, better-for-you (BFY) confectionery brand. Lily's low-sugar products include dark and milk chocolate style bars, baking chips, peanut butter cups and other confection ...

Hershey changes the Iconic Design for the First Time in History

24-Jul-2019 - The Hershey’s brand came up with a new way to satisfy America’s love for emojis. For the first time in The Hershey Company’s 125-year history, the iconic Hershey’s brand is changing the look of its original milk chocolate bar and transforming each piece to include an emoji. The new Hershey’s Milk ...

New Kit Kat® Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate In The U.s.

30-Apr-2019 - America, the rumors are true: a new KIT KAT® flavor will be coming to the U.S. Introducing new KIT KAT® Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate, the first year-round KIT KAT® flavor in almost a decade. KIT KAT® is known around the world for its inventive flavors,” said Christopher Kinnard, KIT KAT® senior ...

Hershey Deepens Environmental Commitment

29-Jan-2019 - The Hershey Company today 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 ...

Hershey To Acquire Pirate Brands From B&G Foods

14-Sep-2018 - The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) and B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE:BGS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Hershey to acquire Pirate Brands, including the Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings brands. “Pirate’s Booty is a leading cheese puffs brand loved by moms ...

Hershey To Buy Amplify Snack Brands In $1.6 Bln Deal

20-Dec-2017 - Hershey Co. (HSY) said that it agreed to buy Amplify Snack Brands Inc. (BETR) for $12.00 per share in cash. The agreement has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. Affiliates of TA Associates, Amplify's largest stockholder, and key Amplify insiders, who collectively ...

The Hershey Company Debuts Its Fourth And Newest Flavor, Hershey’s Gold

03-Nov-2017 - The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), the leading manufacturer in United States confection1, announces the official launch of Hershey’s Gold bars, the fourth flavor in the history of the iconic brand. Its launch date is in celebration of the brand’s official sponsorship of the United States Olympic ...