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Hershey to buy Skinny Pop owner Amplify Snack
Confectionery major The Hershey Company has agreed to acquire Skinny Pop parent Amplify Snack for $1.6 billion, a move that should be applauded according to some analysts.
Chocolate producers set out plan to end deforestation
Top cocoa-producing countries Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and chocolate and cocoa giants have announced Frameworks for Action to end deforestation and restore forest areas.
Hershey unveils fourth flavour with Gold bars
Confectionery giant The Hershey Company has announced the launch of Hershey’s Gold bars, the fourth flavour in the brand’s 22-year history.
Investigation links chocolate to destruction of national parks
Chocolate products produced by major brands have been linked to the destruction of national parks and protected areas, a new report claims.
Top five news articles of 2016
As 2016 nears to a close, Confectionery Production looks at the top news articles to appear online during the year. Among the top five was the launch of Barry Callebaut’s new chocolate solution, job cuts at Hershey, as well as a look at the packaging trends set to impact the global market in 2017.
Hershey promotes Buck to CEO
Confectionery giant The Hershey Company has promoted chief operating officer and executive vice president Michele Buck as its next president and chief executive officer.
Hershey on track to end year with momentum
The Hershey Company has said the launch of its Cookie Layer Crunch bar should enable the US confectionery giant to “end the year with momentum” after posting net profit and sales growth for the third quarter.
Hershey CEO Bilbrey to retire
John Bilbrey, chairman, president and CEO of The Hershey Company, has announced his intention to retire after 13 years at the confectionery giant.
Mondelēz drops Hershey bid
Mondelēz International has abandoned its takeover bid for confectionery The Hershey Company, but said it will continue to execute plans to deliver sustainable growth.
Hershey rejects Mondelēz takeover bid
Confectionery giant The Hershey Company has revealed it has “unanimously rejected” a takeover bid from snack conglomerate Mondelēz International.
Hershey highlights sustainability achievements
Confectionery giant The Hershey Company continued to make progress in its commitment to responsible sourcing last year, including tracing 90% of its palm oil purchases to the mill level.
Hershey cuts 180 jobs with Brookside plant closure
Confectionery giant The Hershey Company is to close its Brookside Abbotsford plant in Canada by the end of October, with the loss of 180 jobs.
Hershey targets 100% responsibly sourced sugar
Confectionery giant The Hershey Company is targeting 100% responsibly sourced sugar by 2020 as it works to drive sustainability throughout its supply chain.
High potential
Confectioners are closely monitoring the growing legalisation of marijuana across the USA and Canada, offering them the opportunity to develop new products with an special, edgy ingredient.