Hershey says it is continuing to explore the possibilities of 3D chocolate printing partnering with a ‘world-renowned culinary school’ and funding two students to focus on exploring real-world applications of the technology.
Allulose-sweetened chocolate startup Allulite Nutrition debuted its products at the FNCE (Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo) show recently in Chicago, and it hopes to become a $1bn brand in the next few years for Hershey to acquire.
Hershey took the largest share of Amazon’s candy purchases in October this year compared to Mondelēz-owned Sour Patch Kids, Mars’ Skittles and Starburst, and Perfetti Van Melle’s Airheads, according to a new report from Edison Trends.
Hershey’s CEO Michele Buck recently said the company is ‘very open to mergers and acquisitions,’ and sees them playing ‘a key role’ in Hershey’s growth agenda.
Hershey is to launch peanut and pretzel flavored Hershey's Gold – the first permanent flavor variant for its namesake brand since Cookies ‘n Creme in 1995.
‘Clear business case’ to invest in women in cocoa: WINCC
Female cocoa farmers are key to accelerating cocoa sustainability, but lack the access to finance and land rights that men have, says a new network for women in the cocoa supply chain, which includes Hershey's CEO.
Hershey says launching Hershey’s Gold, a caramelized crème with peanuts and pretzels, could benefit its 2017 Halloween seasonal sales after delivering 'solid' Q3 financial results.
Hershey has unveiled a new line of confections under its various brands at the NACS Show in Chicago last week that will be on shelves later this year and early 2018.
Hershey has refused to comment on speculation it was among the US companies submitting an initial bid on Nestlé’s US chocolate and candy business last week.
Traceability from farm to first purchase, common definitions of protected areas and paying farmers a living income are three ways stakeholders say can help end cocoa-driven deforestation in West Africa, which is threatening endangered species.
Packaged Facts predicts major candy makers’ efforts to satisfy clean-snacking consumers will help the US confectionery market rebound after slightly sluggish sales in 2016.
Hershey's majority shareholder The Hershey Trust has cut its majority stake by 6% from $8bn to $7.5bn, but its voting interest is largely unchanged and analysts don't expect further divestment.
