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The Hershey Trust Co. owns 81 percent of the voting power behind The Hershey Co. But being owned by a Trust doesn't necessarily preclude a sale of The Hershey Co.

Hershey names James Turoff as general counsel

Turoff has been serving as acting general counsel since December 2020.

May 24, 2021

Turoff will lead the company's global legal, compliance and ethics, government relations, corporate security, and corporate secretary teams.

3 common challenges companies face when creating new brand names, and 5 practical steps to overcome them

Analyst Jerry W. Thomas offers advice on navigating legal challenges, human bias, and more when creating new candy brand names.

Jerry W. Thomas

May 19, 2021

That great new product is ready to go. Concept test results are positive. In-home usage tests of the product are positive. The package design looks great. Oops! Wait a minute.

Outgoing Barry Callebaut CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique named new Danone CEO

After serving almost six years at Barry Callebaut, de Saint-Affrique will begin Danone job Sept. 15.

May 19, 2021

Danone said de Saint-Affrique’s appointment followed a rigorous selection process led by the company’s Governance Committee.

Black Forest brand commits to planting 10M trees by 2030

Brand partnered with Kelly Rowland to spread awareness of its new goal.

May 19, 2021

Black Forest is working with Kelly Rowland to spread the word of its new goal and the importance of restoring forests.

GODIVA introduces campaign to support push into food, drug, mass channels

Brand aims to make chocolate products more accessible.

May 19, 2021

GODIVA has introduced a new global advertising campaign that includes a series of whimsical digital vignettes highlighting its portfolio of offerings.

Hershey to acquire Lily’s

Acquisition would expand Hershey’s offerings of low-sugar, better-for-you sweets.

May 18, 2021

Lily's will add a key better-for-you confection brand to Hershey's portfolio of iconic chocolate and candy favorites.

How Syntegon helped Ritter Sport create paper packaging

The chocolate company’s new paper pouches are made on machines that gently handle paper, allow for flexibility, and offer stability at high speeds.

May 17, 2021

The chocolate company’s new paper pouches are made on machines that not only gently handle paper, but also allow for flexibility, and offer stability at high speeds.

Stuffed Puffs introduces first national TV ad campaign

Company partners with Marshmello on summer ad spots.

May 17, 2021

Stuffed Puffs is launching its first integrated national TV ad campaign, "Fluffing Delicious,” set to run across broadcast, digital and social channels throughout the 2021 summer season.

New app brings Kinder Joy toys to life through AR

Kinder brand created app in partnership with Gameloft.

May 17, 2021

Developed with Gameloft, and with educational guidance from Oxford University, Applaydu is filled with games, stories, and opportunities for creativity and exploration.

Lindell column: Conferences should continue virtual event access after COVID-19

As events move in-person, Editor Crystal Lindell asks organizers to keep virtual offerings for participants.

Crystal Lindell

May 12, 2021

"To be clear, I’m not asking that we hold events with only virtual options — I’m just asking that we don’t hold any with only in-person options," Lindell writes.

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