Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds’ investments
For Big Food companies looking to gain exposure to new, exciting, potentially faster-growing categories, M&A remains a popular route. But…
Hershey
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US court dismisses child-labour claims against cocoa importers
Nestlé, Hershey, Mars are among cocoa importers to have defeated an attempt to revive allegations they benefited from child slavery…
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Incoming Hershey CEO faces wall of challenges, not least cocoa
Fresh perspective might just be what the doctor ordered - in this case the board of Hershey bringing in a…
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Hershey names former PepsiCo executive Kirk Tanner new CEO
Hershey has named former PepsiCo executive Kirk Tanner as its new president and CEO to succeed Michele Buck, who had…
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Hershey seeks “exemption” from cocoa-linked tariffs
Chocolate giant Hershey is seeking an “exemption” from US tariffs of cocoa imports, the company's management has confirmed. Speaking to…
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Hershey strikes deal to acquire organic snacks maker LesserEvil
Candy giant Hershey has signed a deal to buy LesserEvil, a US-based organic snack manufacturer. The fnancial terms of the…
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Hershey views cocoa pressures as transitory but pricing ensues for now
Hershey is expecting “significant pressure on earnings” in 2025 from stubbornly high cocoa costs but still envisages an acceleration in…
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Hershey shuffles executive pack following CEO announcement
Hershey has appointed Andrew Archambault as president of its US confection division and named Veronica Villasenor president of salty snacks.…
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Hershey has plenty to chew over as CEO prepares exit
After 20 years at Hershey and eight as CEO, Michele Buck is to step down from the helm after reshaping…
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Hershey looks for new CEO after Michele Buck decides to step down
Hershey has launched a search for a new lead executive as current president, CEO and chairman Michele Buck intends to…
