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Michele Buck
Hershey, PA
Business
Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them
After years of hints, hacks, and wishful thinking, two of the country's most iconic snacks are making things official. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Oreo announced a long-awaited collaboration on Wednesday, July 30. Candy and cookie fans will soon enjoy two new products combining the widely popular chocolate and peanut butter treats. The Reese's Oreo Cup and the Oreo Reese's Cookie will have their "hard launch" on Tuesday, Sept. 2. "When we heard the incredible demand for a Reese's and Oreo mashup, we knew we had to make magic happen," said Dan Mohnshine, the vice president of US con…
Hershey, PA
Business
Hershey Raising Candy Prices By Double Digits: Here's Why
Hershey is significantly raising prices on candy products as global shortages fuel a large spike in cocoa costs. A spokesperson for The Hershey Company confirmed the double-digit price increases to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, July 23. The decision is tied to rising ingredient costs, not President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that have increased prices of other consumer goods. While the eastern Pennsylvania company said it will hike prices, Halloween candy won't be affected. "We're committed to delivering the treats consumers love while continuing to invest in making our products …
Hershey, PA
Business
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In
-a-l
ifetime Opportunity'
The CEO of Wendy's is ditching hamburgers for chocolate as he agrees to be in charge of Hershey's. Kirk Tanner will take over as CEO of The Hershey Company on Monday, Aug. 18, the chocolate giant announced on Tuesday, July 8. The former PepsiCo executive will replace longtime leader Michele Buck, who will stay on in a senior advisory role during the transition. Tanner will leave his president and CEO position with Wendy's on Friday, July 18. "I am truly honored to be chosen as the next leader of a company I've long admired," Tanner said. "Throughout my career, I've remained …
Hershey, PA
Lifestyle
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale '
Hershey
' Movie
A sweeping new movie will pull back the foil on the true story behind America’s most iconic chocolate bar, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts announced on Tuesday, April 8. "HERSHEY," starring Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story") and Alexandra Daddario ("The White Lotus"), will bring to life the love, heartbreak, and grit of Milton and Catherine Hershey, whose vision changed millions of lives — not just with candy, but with compassion. Filming begins in May 2025 across Pennsylvania, with a nationwide release planned for 2026 to coincide with America's 250th birthday. Directed by Mark W…
Danbury, CT
Business
Danbury-Based Snack Brand Bought By Hersheys Pending Federal Approval
The Hershey Co. announced Thursday, April 3, that it will acquire LesserEvil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based snack company. The acquisition is part of the Pennslyvania-based chocolate company's strategy to expand its presence in the growing "better-for-you" snack market. "Investing in LesserEvil brings a multi-category, better-for-you snacks platform to extend our offerings into new categories and forms, reaching new consumers in more eating occasions," said Michele Buck, president and CEO of The Hershey Co., in a press release. "This high-growth brand not only complements our beloved confect…
Hershey, PA
Business
Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company
Michele Buck, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Hershey Company, has announced her plans to retire after more than two decades with the iconic candy maker, the company said on Friday, Jan. 10. Buck, who has led Hershey as CEO for the past eight years, will step down on June 30, 2026. She intends to continue in her current role until a successor is chosen, after which she will transition to a senior advisor position before officially retiring. The Hershey Board of Directors has initiated a search for her replacement, considering both internal and external candidates with the assistance …
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
Hershey's Is Raising The Cost Of Your Favorite Chocolate Treats
With less than two weeks until Valentine's Day, The Hershey Company is raising the cost of chocolate. The news was announced during The Hershey Company's Fourth Quarter of 2021 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday. The company said it is planning for “list price increases across all segments” as a way to drive sales growth. “Pricing will be an important lever for us this year and is expected to drive most of our growth,” said CEO Michele Buck stated. The reason given for the hike was the rising cost of labor and ingredients. Hershey had already raised some of it's prices in 2…
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
PA Company Ranks #1 On Forbes' 'World's Top Female-Friendly Company' List
The Keystone State may hold the key to making workplaces “female-friendly” according to a new list by Forbes with the assistance of Statista. In Forbes’ first ever list of it’s kind 85,000 women in 40 countries were surveyed about pay equity, parental leave as well as how companies handle marketing. For example, Statista also asked if the marking promotes “gender equality or perpetuates negative stereotypes?” Representation of women on company boards and at the executive level was also factored into the report but out of 300 companies, only 20 had female executives. In the sweet number …
