Articles Tagged with ''Hershey''

Halloween 2020

How Hershey is preparing for Halloween amid COVID-19

Company is leaning into earlier start to the season and geographic differences

August 5, 2020

Halloween is very likely to be impacted by a world still grappling with COVID-19 — but Hershey is optimistic about the upcoming holiday.

Hershey to expand Virginia manufacturing facility

Company plans to add 90,000 sq. ft. and create 110 new jobs.

June 30, 2020

The Hershey Co. is set to invest $135 million in expanding its manufacturing operation in Augusta County, Virginia, the office of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday.

Mrs. Freshleys HERSHEYS, REESES, OREO new products

Mrs. Freshley's announces three new treats in collaboration with HERSHEY'S, REESE'S, and OREO

June 26, 2020

Mrs. Freshley’s has announced three brand new treats in collaboration with HERSHEY’S, REESE’S, and OREO which just launched, and are now available for purchase at most Walmart locations and other mass, club, grocery, and convenience store retailers.

Hershey’s Chocolate World in PA reopens with increased safety measures

Guests will have two hours to visit with free timed entry passes.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 5, 2020

The Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction in Hershey, Pa. has reopened for in-store shopping and takeout with new safety measures after closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whatchamacallit asks fans to name new candy bar

Names can be submitted online, on social media through June 15.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 2, 2020

The Whatchamacallit brand is asking fans to name a new candy bar for a chance to win $5,000.

Hershey commits to 100% direct-sourced cocoa in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire by 2025

Company expands transparency under Cocoa For Good program.

May 29, 2020

Hershey said the expansion of its Cocoa For Good program will make cocoa coming from these countries traceable from the farm to the first point of purchase.

COVID-19

Hershey sees increase in home baking, decrease in mint sales amid pandemic

During recent corporate calls, the company outlined how COVID-19 has impacted Hershey

Crystal Lindell

May 27, 2020

Consumers are baking at home more, but they’re also reaching for fewer mints during the coronavirus pandemic.

DC, Hershey launching Super Hero Milk Chocolate bars by sharing them with frontline workers

Chocolate bars featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman will be available to the larger public in July.

Crystal Lindell

May 6, 2020

DC Comics and Hershey, two iconic brands, are joining forces to create the Super Hero Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar, featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.

Sonoma Brands buys KRAVE back from Hershey

Hershey acquired KRAVE from Sonoma Brands founder in 2015.

May 4, 2020

Sonoma Brands, a private equity investor and incubator led by Jon Sebastiani, who is also the founder and creative force behind KRAVE jerky, has acquired KRAVE from The Hershey Co. for an undisclosed amount.

Going from chocolates to face shields: Candy industry steps up to make PPE

Confectionery manufacturers and suppliers are making personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

May 1, 2020

“There were weeks there, we were getting calls from buyers just in tears. It was just a dire situation. As a candy company, the weight of that, it was very humbling. We were supplying something that was saving people’s lives," said Michael Moss, CEO of the Sweet Shop.

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Articles Tagged with ''Hershey''

How Hershey is preparing for Halloween amid COVID-19

Hershey to expand Virginia manufacturing facility

Mrs. Freshley's announces three new treats in collaboration with HERSHEY'S, REESE'S, and OREO

Hershey’s Chocolate World in PA reopens with increased safety measures

Whatchamacallit asks fans to name new candy bar

Hershey commits to 100% direct-sourced cocoa in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire by 2025

Hershey sees increase in home baking, decrease in mint sales amid pandemic

DC, Hershey launching Super Hero Milk Chocolate bars by sharing them with frontline workers

Sonoma Brands buys KRAVE back from Hershey

Going from chocolates to face shields: Candy industry steps up to make PPE

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