Vending

Hershey to acquire 2 popcorn making facilities from Weaver Popcorn

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April 18, 2023

The Hershey Co. has agreed to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a popcorn producer and co-packer, and a co-manufacturer of Hershey's SkinnyPop brand, according to a press release.

Hershey will acquire Weaver's operations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Whitestown, Indiana. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

The acquisition is intended to enable the company to support the growth of its SkinnyPop brand by strengthening internal supply chain capabilities in combination with its network of suppliers and co-manufacturers.