Hershey Company News & Media

Hershey debuts fall lineup with Halloween classics

August 15, 2025

The Hershey Company has unveiled its Halloween lineup, featuring a mix of returning favorites and special collaborations.

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Hershey Company appoints Kirk Tanner as CEO

July 9, 2025

The Hershey Company's Board of Directors has appointed Kirk Tanner as president and chief executive officer, effective August 18, 2025. Tanner will succeed…

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What’s new in candy? Celebrate National Candy Month with these 2025 releases

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

These 10 new candies are among the most buzzworthy (and potentially bestselling) products to watch.

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Hershey Chocolate founder's story gets Hollywood movie treatment

June 3, 2025

The early history of the Hershey Company and its founder, Milton Hershey, is set for a big-screen adaptation, with filming currently underway, according to a…

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Global chocolate market to reach $172.89B by 2030, fueled by AI personalization

June 2, 2025

The global chocolate market is projected to grow from approximately $130.72 billion in 2024 to $172.89 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth…

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Breyers launches s'mores frozen treats

June 2, 2025

Breyers has unveiled its Campfire Collection of S'mores frozen treats, featuring Hershey's Milk Chocolate, and introduced the "Breyers S'mores Freezerpit," a…

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Hershey's introduces Milk Chocolate with Caramel Bar for summer

May 16, 2025

The Hershey Company has launched a Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Caramel bar, a limited-edition treat for the summer. The offering combines the classic…

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Reese's launches white chocolate peanut butter bar in UK

May 1, 2025

Reese's has introduced a Peanut Butter White Bar in the U.K., combining its signature peanut butter filling with a white chocolate flavored coating.

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Hershey opens Reese's chocolate processing plant in Pennsylvania

April 22, 2025

The Hershey Company has opened its Reese's chocolate processing facility at its headquarters in Hershey, Pennsylvania, according to a Food Business News report.

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Reese's expands lineup with Filled Pretzels

April 18, 2025

Reese's, the top-selling candy franchise in the U.S., has launched Reese's Filled Pretzels. The snack features a peanut butter filling encased in a crunchy…

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Hershey Company appoints Tiffany Menyhart as chief customer officer

March 7, 2025

The Hershey Company has appointed Tiffany Menyhart as Chief Customer Officer, effective March 17, 2025, according to a press release. Menyhart brings 30 years…

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Hershey predicts lower 2025 profits due to soaring cocoa prices

February 7, 2025

Hershey is forecasting lower-than-expected profits for 2025, citing record-high cocoa prices as a major factor, according to a report from Reuters. The company…

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Hershey appoints presidents for U.S. Confection, Salty Snacks

January 20, 2025

The Hershey Company announced the appointment of Andrew Archambault as president, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor as president, Salty Snacks…

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Hershey reports mixed Q4 2023 results, misses analyst expectations

February 8, 2024

The Hershey Co. reported an income decline despite a slight sale gain for Q4 2023 compared to the prior year quarter, according to an earnings report.

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Performance Food Group teams with Hershey on co-branded desserts

January 30, 2024

Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar Corp., a national warehouse distributor for vending and micro market products, has introduced co-branded dessert…

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Hershey taps Falcon’s Beyond Global for ‘retailtainment’ venture

January 10, 2024

The Hershey Co. has signed a licensing agreement with Falcon's Beyond Global Inc., a global entertainment company, to develop Hershey-branded location-based…

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Hershey surpasses Q3 2023 sales, earnings expectations

October 26, 2023

Hershey Co. boosted its Q3 2023 results over the prior year period driven primarily by price realization, according to a press release.

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Hershey taps Amazon’s Deepak Bhatia as its first CTO

September 19, 2023

Deepak Bhatia The Hershey Co. has named Deepak Bhatia as its first chief technology officer and newest member of its executive committee, according…

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Major food companies explore buying Hostess Brands

August 30, 2023

Hostess Brands Inc., maker of Twinkies, CupCakes, Ding Dongs, Donettes, Voortman wafers and other treats, is considering a sale to several major food…

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Hershey to close Dots Pretzels North Dakota plant

August 22, 2023

The Hershey Co. will close its Velva, North Dakota facility that produces Dot's Pretzels, affecting 27 employees, according to an inforum.com report.

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