US candy giant Hershey is reportedly set to close a plant in Pennsylvania with the loss of 260 jobs.

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Hershey, the largest candy maker in the US, plans to close its site in the town of Reading, local reports said today (24 April).


The move comes as part of a wider restructuring process at the company. In February, Hershey announced plans to overhaul its supply chain with the loss of 1,500 jobs.


The programme also outlines plans to cut a third of Hershey’s production lines over the next three years.


Officials at Hershey were unavailable for comment as just-food went to press.

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