Stand-up packaging, consumer-driven innovation and loyalty data are upending the candy aisle and checkout area. We talked with two Hershey execs at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show to understand how one of the world’s most beloved...
Nestlé, Mars, Hershey and Lindt earned C-level ratings in the organization’s chocolate scorecard, while Mondelēz and Godiva fared worse. Smaller players including Alter Eco, Endangered Species, Theo and Tony’s Chocolonely again received top marks in the...
Leading up to October 31, Hershey joined Rubie’s Costumes and The Addams Family movie to create a digital one-stop-shop called Halloween Headquarters. We got the scoop from Brad Santanna, the candy maker’s digital commerce lead.
The confectioner (and now snacking player) upped its full-year outlook by a half percent, with gains from ONE Brands’ bars and a strong start to seasonal sales in the third quarter.
From ethical chocolate to glow-in-the-dark wrappers, the industry offers trick-or-treaters a plethora of new options and old standbys to celebrate on October 31.
US celeb chef Christina Tosi’s burgeoning chain of dessert and bakery shops has secured a Series B funding from Sonoma Brands, the venture fund that invests in category disrupting brands, including Krave Jerky and Smashmallow.
The Rainforest Alliance Network (RAN) has published a report alleging a raft of FMCG giants and secondary traders continue to use palm oil grown illegally in the Aceh region of Indonesia, in contravention of their own deforestation policies.
After announcing that it would hike wholesale prices by 9-10% on its single-serve products, which account for roughly a third of its total sales, The Hershey Company has reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit but forecast 2019 earnings below...
Hershey, which will relaunch its version of the peanut, pretzel, caramel and chocolate candy this summer, asked consumers to compare old and new: the Reese’s name won them over.
Lauren Jauregui, who started touring as a teenager with girl group Fifth Harmony, will headline the candy maker’s first-ever Makers of Good Teen Summit in New York City on June 20.
In this exclusive ConfectioneryNews’ podcast we talk to Kaylee Dugan and Laura Renaud, part of the company’s communications team, on what’s trending and how Hershey are managing to keep ahead of the competition.
Rather than the letter logo, each piece of milk chocolate in the limited-edition bars will feature one of 25 emoji characters, though Hershey stressed that its classic bars would still be on shelves.
New on the stand will be Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate KitKat, which goes on sale nationwide in December, with more offerings from Reese’s and Emoji Bars.
New action plans are integrated into Hershey’s broader Cocoa For Good Strategy and says they deliver the company’s commitment to the Cocoa & Forests Initiative.
Hershey publicly reiterated its commitment to refrain from animal testing last week, after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) proclaimed gratitude for the confectioner’s decision to ‘ban deadly animal tests.’
While Hershey’s remains committed to the ‘heart and soul’ of its business, the chocolate giant will focus meeting consumers where they are today in part by expanding its portfolio to satisfy other snacking occasions.
New commitment through meaningful partnerships, including the United Nations Global Compact, designed to significantly reduce its impact on the planet, says company.
Company’s strategy focuses on four key areas: nourishing children, elevating youth, prospering communities and preserving ecosystems in West Africa, where 70% of world’s cocoa is grown.
The US chocolate giant says it is on track to deliver its first ever $600m seasonal sales thanks to its strong sales performance leading up to Halloween.
Hershey has recently released several key strategies it has been implementing to attract more online shoppers as it expects e-commerce penetration for US FMCG to reach mid-single digits in the next five years – more in line with Europe, which is currently...
Hershey’s chief financial officer Patricia Little has decided to retire in the spring of 2019 after working for the chocolate maker for nearly four years.
Hershey has posted a net sales increase of 5.3% in Q2, reaching $1.75bn, after it recently divested Tyrrells potato chips and Golden Monkey candy brand in China.
Hershey has sold Golden Monkey to Henan Yuxiang Food Technology Company (河南御翔食品科技有限公司) four years after it acquired the Shanghai-based confectionery brand for $577m.
Hershey increased the percentage of its sustainable cocoa beans to 75% and reduced its packaging waste by 18.5 million pounds, or 74%, in 2017, according the company’s latest corporate social responsibility report.
Chocolate confectionery in the US is resilient to health and wellness trends and remains attractive to investors, according to an analyst at investment group Susquehanna International Group (SIG).
A California Superior Court judge has approved a settlement resolving claims over whether certain levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate require warning labels under California’s Prop 65 law.
Hershey’s acquisition of Amplify Snacks has made the chocolate company the second largest popcorn producer in the US market, ‘second to Frito-Lay,’ who owns Smartfood, said Euromonitor analyst Jared Koerten.
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.
Hershey has decided to update its nutrition facts panel across its portfolio this fall, starting with some of the power brands including Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate.
Hershey plans to convert all individually wrapped chocolate from laydown bags to standup pouches in the near future as the company targets center store sales.
