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Hershey acquires majority share of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Co.

Candy maker pays about $584 million for Chinese candy company’s shares.

January 8, 2014

The Hershey Co. has acquired 80 percent of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (SGM), a privately held confectionery company based in Shanghai, China.

Hershey commits to 100% traceable, sustainable palm oil by end of 2014

target date for 100% mass-balanced, RSPO-certified palm oil is a year ahead of schedule.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 18, 2013

The Hershey Co. plans to work with its suppliers to achieve 100 percent traceable and sustainably sourced palm oil by the end of 2014.

Serving up chocolate every which way

Candy manufacturers have become creative in providing consumers with a broad range of choices in how they consume their beloved chocolate.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 11, 2013

Chocolate as a dessert? Perhaps consuming it akin to having a flight of wines? How about bite-sized portions for sharing?

Hershey targets Malaysia for $250-million plant

New facility will support growing consumer demand in Asia.

December 10, 2013

The Hershey Co. decided that its largest single investment in Asia to date will be in Malaysia.

Hershey’s Chocolate World celebrates 40 years

More than two million chocolate-lovers visited the original site this summer, setting a new attendance record.

Crystal Lindell

October 23, 2013

Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction may be 40 years old, but it shows no sign of slowing down.

Winning isn’t instant with Kit Kat prize

Delay of game penalty for promotional tie-in between Android and KitKat.

Crystal Lindell

October 16, 2013

There I was fantasizing about winning the Google Nexus 7 Tablet when I decided to extend my Kit Kat break and enter in the 110-digit code on the wrapper into the special website.

Hershey launches Lancaster caramel in U.S.

First new brand in 30 years.

Crystal Lindell

October 10, 2013

The U.S. launch follows Hershey’s successful launch of the Lancaster brand in China.

Hershey, Barry Callebaut team up to build primary school in Ivory Coast

Rural school will provide educational facilities and nutrition and health support for more than 150 children.

September 18, 2013

Rural school will provide educational facilities and nutrition and health support for more than 150 children.

ECRM data: Hershey runs the most ads

Trade show company tells which candy companies and which brands run the most ads

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

The Hershey Co. runs more ads than other candy company, and the Hershey bar has more ad support than any other candy — at least according to data just released by ECRM.

Latest Android platform named after KitKat

Google’s newest operating system expected to give everyone a break.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2013

"We couldn't imagine a better name for our Android K release than the chocolate treat that's been a favorite go-to snack among the team since the early days of Android," says Marc Vanlerberghe, director of Android Marketing.