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Confectionery market moves increasingly towards healthier options acquisitions
Hershey’s freshly announced move to acquire reduced sugar confectionery brand Lily’s has put down an intriguing marker for where the sector is heading for the remainder of this year.
Hershey moves to acquire Lily’s reduced sugar confectionery
US-based Hershey Company has moved to acquire Lily’s better-for-you (BFY) confectionery brand, signalling the company’s intention to expand into low sugar series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction delivers special edition summer treats
The US Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction is playing host to a number of exclusive confectionery creations this summer, as the sector continues to recovery amid the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Ghana and Ivory Coast governments report on combined deforestation CFI action plans
The governments of Ghana and Ivory coast, alongside 35 key companies in the cocoa and confectionery trade part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) have reported on combined actions tackling deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey CEO hails key improvements with first quarter results
The CEO and president of Hershey, Michele Buck, has hailed ‘broad-based growth’ in its first quarter results delivering reported net sales up 12.7% to $2.3 billion for the period, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey confirms two key US solar energy sustainability schemes
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed two clean energy schemes centred on solar projects within America, as part of its wider sustainability focus, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
WCF welcomes latest Ghana sector agreement tackling deforestation
A key step towards tackling deforestation in Ghana’s core cocoa growing regions has been made, as authorities sign an agreement with industry to accelerate combined conservation and restoration measures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey strikes deal with US Olympic stars for Tokyo games campaign
Hershey has struck a key Tokyo Olympics partnership between its Reese’s range and three major sports stars for its ‘ultimate team’ product campaign, including former record breaking swimmer Michael Phelps, writes Neill Barston.
Twizzlers challenges consumers with mystery confectionery flavour
The US-based Twizzlers confectionery brand is bringing some intrigue to the Hershey-owned brand in releasing its first ever mystery flavour, reports Neill Barston.
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury’s latest bunny advert star is living her best aquatic life
Cadbury fans in the US have voted for a twist on Easter tradition, with the brand’s annual bunny tryouts producing its first ever amphibian winner – Betty the Australian White tree frog, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Easter industry scorecard raises key concerns over cocoa sector sustainability performance
An industry Easter Scorecard on cocoa sustainability compiled by NGO’s including Be Slavery Free, Green America, INKOTA, Mighty Earth and the National Wildlife Federation has raised key social and environmental concerns over companies’ performance, reports Neill Barston.
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Hershey marks International Women’s day with special edition chocolate series
The Hershey Group is marking International Women’s Day, through developing a select batch of ‘Celebrate HerSHEy’s’ bars, highlighting the ‘SHE’ at the centre of the company’s chocolate confectionery ranges.
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Hershey confirms major move to reduce its global emissions
The US-based Hershey confectionery giant has set out key new targets to reduce global emissions and positively impact on climate change action, writes Neill Barston.
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