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Hershey’s Learn to Grow program realizing targets

Company looks to expand effort as all participating farmers pass certification audit.
May 7, 2014
The successful launch and completion of its HERSHEY LEARN TO GROW program in Ghana, which was implemented 18 months ago to help increase the incomes and improve living standards of more than 1,400 cocoa farm families there, has prompted The Hershey Co. to expand the initiative.
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Hard Candy Trends: Taking back the reins

Hard candy makers respond to a year of downward sales with new products, expansion and packaging innovation.
Valerie King
April 16, 2014
While there’s no smoking gun to explain the decline in sales, one thing’s for sure, as far as Sally Lyons Wyatt, at IRI is concerned — there is a huge need for innovation.
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Licorice Trends: Soft and healthy

Licorice consumers demand healthier choices and authenticity.
Valerie King
February 19, 2014
As the world grows more obsessed with watching what’s in their food and how much of it they eat, licorice manufacturers are listening, responding
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Which types of candy do Democrats and Republicans prefer?

Washington Post links confections to political parties.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
February 12, 2014

Apparently, Republicans like M&M’s Peanut Butter, while Democrats prefer theirM&M’S with almonds, but everybody loves a Butterfinger. The data looks at Democrats and Republicans and divides each of them into two categories: low voter turnout and high voter turnout, meaning those who are not likely to vote or those who are likely to vote. 


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