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Why Hershey did #BlackOutTuesday — and what’s next

One-on-one with Alicia Petross, v.p. talent acquisition/diversity & inclusion/employee experience for The Hershey Company, on the candy company’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

Crystal Lindell

November 11, 2020

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For The Hershey Co., the decision to participate in something like #BlackOutTuesday on social media would normally go through multiple committees. But 2020 inspired a different approach.

Reese’s launches Big Cup packed with salty pretzels

New candy set to hit shelves in November, with a miniature version slated for January 2021.

Crystal Lindell

September 23, 2020

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Reese's Big Cups with Pretzels are a twist on the classic cup that's bigger, saltier and packed with pretzels.

Hershey CEO Michele Buck on stand-up packaging, taking 'holistic' approach to commerce

Buck took over Hershey's helm in March 2017.

Crystal Lindell

May 14, 2019

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Hershey CEO Michele Buck recently took some time to discuss what it's like to lead the company, her advice for women in the confectionery industry and Hershey's latest innovations.

How the 125-year-old Hershey Company continues to innovate

The candy company is launching stand-up packaging for 150 items and pushing the industry forward in digital commerce and marketing.

Crystal Lindell

May 14, 2019

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When Hershey was designing its new stand-up packaging, the company was looking for more than just a beautiful bag on the store shelf.

Hershey Lava Cake Kisses

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

February 13, 2019

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Hershey has introduced a new Kisses product specifi cally for the Valentine’s Day season, Lava Cake Kisses.

Hershey Canada to send new Reese’s Pieces candy into space

Candy will break the Earth’s atmosphere with help from high-altitude balloon.

January 22, 2019

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Hershey Canada Inc. hopes its newest twist on Reese’s Pieces will have a reception that’s out of this world — literally. Taking off from the Mojave Desert in California, Reese's Pieces Peanut Candy will go beyond the Earth's atmosphere Jan. 26.

Hershey Co. Chairman John Bilbrey announced he will retire effective with the company’s annual meeting scheduled for May 2.

Hershey’s Bilbrey announces retirement as chairman

Charles Davis, lead independent director, will take over at company’s next stockholder meeting in May.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 28, 2018

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Having joined the company in 2003 as president of the company’s International and North America division, Bilbrey was named ceo in 2011 and then chairman in 2015. Prior to Hershey, Bilbrey worked for 22 years at Procter & Gamble Co.

We know a treat can be a snack, but can a snack be a treat? Of course it can.

Treats versus snacks

Better-for-you snacking and permissible indulgence are two of the hottest trends out there.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 27, 2018

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So you enjoy working in the confectionery industry, right? But tell me this, are you producing snacks, or are they treats? Hey, I realized the words are often used interchangeably. Nevertheless, there is a difference.

Refueling on sweet, savory and crunchy confections at NACS Show 2017

NACS Show reveals candy makers understand consumers’ love of snacking.

Alyse Thompson

October 25, 2017

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What do pizza slices, CeeLo Green and futuristic fuel pumps have in common? They were all at Chicago’s McCormick Place last week for the NACS Show, sponsored each year by what was once known as the National Association of Convenience Stores. (Now the association goes by NACS, the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing.)