Hershey names Kristen Riggs as new chief growth officer
Hershey has named a new chief growth officer to replace Mary Beth West, who is retiring from the US-based confectionery maker.
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Why latest Tyrrells takeover is no major surprise
UK-based savoury snacks business Tyrrells is getting its third owner in two years - but the latest deal is no surprise, writes Dean Best.
Intersnack snaps up Tyrrells crisp brand from Hershey
Germany's Intersnack is acquiring Hershey's UK-based crisps business Tyrrells for an undisclosed sum, with ambitions to grow sales across international markets.
Hershey may sell Amplify Snack Brands’ non-US assets
Hershey is weighing up the future of the non-US operations of its recently-acquired US snacks business Amplify Snack Brands.
Hershey ‘exploring a sale of Tyrrells’
Hershey has been linked with selling off Tyrrells, the UK crisps business it inherited when it acquired US group Amplify Snack Brands in December.
Hershey standing by long-term underlying sales growth target
Hershey is standing by its long-term target for underlying sales to grow by 2-4% each year after the largest confectionery producer in the US reported pressure on its top line…
Earnings summary – Post Holdings revises EBITDA guidance; Hershey estimates Amplify boost – but Q4 profits miss; Unilever’s foods, refreshments beat total sales growth; Saputo pressure on Q3 underlying profits
just-food presents the key metrics from company financials in bitesize format, with analyst insight and social media comment alongside graphs illustrating a business' historical performance to give you an easy-to-read…
Why – and how – 2018 promises to be buoyant year for M&A in food
The final days of 2017 saw a flurry of transactions in the international food sector, bringing to an end an active year of deal-making. This year looks set to be…
Does Hershey’s acquisition of Amplify Snack Brands make sense?
Andy Coyne looks at the US confectionery giant's latest move to broaden its portfolio and weighs up reaction to the deal. New Year is the traditional time to make resolutions…
Hershey confirms deal for Amplify Snack Brands
Hershey has confirmed it has struck a deal to buy fellow US business Amplify Snack Brands for US$1.6bn. The deal, announced today (18 December), will "strengthen Hershey's position in the snacking…
Hershey ‘nearing a deal’ to acquire Amplify Snack Brands
A report this morning (18 December) is linking US confectionery giant Hershey with a US$1.6bn deal to buy Amplify Snack Brands. US broadcaster CNBC is quoting sources "familiar with the…
