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Hershey Co. (HSY) is in the Food Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$4.9B
Profit
Dec 31 2007
$214.1M
Market Cap
Jul 23 2008
$6.1B

Latest News and Analysis

  • Hershey's

    [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hershey's Food Service has created 10 new recipe cards with on-trend flavors especially for spring and summer menus. The recipes are designed for easy prep for commercial kitchens and easily can be made in larger quantities for noncommercial environments to help all operators grow their business....

    Articles 2008-06-23

  • Using Mediasite to Enhance Student Performance: Findings From Penn State Hershey Medical Center

    MADISON, Wis., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, will host a webinar featuring Dr. Russ Scaduto from Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Med-students: enthusiastic, ambitious, successful and adaptable, they're also expected to have an...

    Articles 2008-06-20

  • Cindy McCain feels the heat after 'cheating' with recipe

    If John McCain loses in November, his wife Cindy may catch some of the blame after apparently cheating in a high stakes presidential cookie bake-off. Every four years, in the approach to the presidential election, kitchens across America are busy testing cookie recipes submitted by candidates' spouses...

    Articles 2008-06-19

  • Baking and biscuits

    LEADING ARTICLE US ELECTIONS Another US presidential race, another cookie bake-off and, sure as eggs are eggs, a new charge of recipe-theft. Cindy McCain is the latest accused. Her recipe for oatmeal- butterscotch cookies, the kitchen-sleuths say, is not of...

    Articles 2008-06-19

  • Cincom Sponsors Webcast: "Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3,000"

    Pete Blackshaw, executive vice president ofstrategic services, Nielsen Online, will present a live webcast, " Satisfied CustomersTell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3,000 ," on June 30, 2008 at 11a.m. EDT and 8 a.m. PDT. The Cincom Synchrony TM-sponsoredevent features real customer-service stories from Blackshaw's experienceworking with and studying...

    Articles 2008-06-17

  • PayDay and Skor Give Away 'Cash 4 Gas'

    Thousands of Specially Marked PayDay Bars and Skor Bars Reveal Cash Prizes to Fill Gas Tanks Nationwide HERSHEY, Pa., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PayDayR and SkorR Brands announced today the ultimate fill-up for motorists - the "Cash 4 Gas" promotion - an on-pack, instant-win game which will...

    Articles 2008-06-17

  • Hershey Announces New Consumer-Centric Approach and Allocates Resources Behind Core Brands to Drive Long-Term Net Sales and Earnings Growth

    - Market structure and segmentation to drive targeted innovation and consumer investment - Long-term net sales and earnings per share growth rates of +3-5% and +6-8% established - Outlook reaffirmed for 2008, growth in net sales 3-4%, with earnings per share-diluted from operations expected to be in the $1.85 to...

    Articles 2008-06-17

  • Countdown to Hair Loss

    Want to know how much hair you're losing? the hairs on your comb, not on your head. In the June issue of Archives of Dermatology , scientists demonstrate that a so-called "60-second hair count" is a simple and reliable away to get a grip on whether you're balding and,...

    Articles 2008-06-16

  • Elliot leadership institute welcomes new sponsors

    BLOOMINGTON, MINN. -- The Elliot Leadership Institute, a nonprofit group created to elevate leadership development in the foodservice and hospitality industries, said 16 new sponsors have signed on in recent months. The companies that have joined as sponsors are as follows: * Premier Partner: Root Learning ...

    Articles 2008-06-16

  • Sweet street desserts

    [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sweet Street Desserts revisits a classic favorite with its new 7 Layer Bar, where dark-chocolate chunks and milk-chocolate Hershey's Kisses meld with coconut, butterscotch and walnuts. The dessert works well in cafes and coffeehouses or as a grab-and-go option anywhere. For more information call...

    Articles 2008-06-16

  • Reynolds plays finale on a big stage

    HERSHEY, Pa. - Eric Reynolds had a mixed reaction to playing in the 51st annual Big 33 Classic last night. The Central Bucks South running back was elated to be Pennsylvania's starting tailback in the football game that pits the state's top high school seniors against the best seniors from...

    Articles 2008-06-15

  • Massaro, Pa. stars are out to extend Big 33 win streak

    HERSHEY, Pa. - Now it's personal. Pete Massaro was excited about being selected to the Pennsylvania team for tonight's 51st annual Big 33 Classic all-star football game. However, the Marple Newtown defensive end isn't content with just playing in the game that pits Pennsylvania's top high school seniors against the...

    Articles 2008-06-14

  • THE FOOD QUIZ

    1. Veeraswamy is London's oldest surviving Indian restaurant. In which decade did it launch? 2. Sir Toby Belch to Malvolio in Twelfth Night: "Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more ..." No more what? 3. A heatwave in Turkey...

    Articles 2008-06-14

  • Wedderburn doesn't mind playing defense in Big 33

    HERSHEY, Pa. - Mark Wedderburn went from elated to disappointed to appreciative in a span of about 15 minutes. The Cardinal O'Hara tight end first learned several months ago of his selection to tomorrow's 51st annual Big 33 Football Classic all-star game. An elated Wedderburn instantly envisioned catching passes in...

    Articles 2008-06-13

  • Construction Under Way at Hershey Distribution Center in Utah, an Industrial Info News Alert

    Researched by Industrial Info Resources(Sugar Land, Texas) -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) (Hershey,Pennsylvania) is building a distribution center in Ogden, Utah. Hersheystarted site work this past spring and is on schedule to have the facilityfully operational by November 2008. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info'sPremium...

    Articles 2008-06-10

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  • Incorporated: 1927
  • CEO: Mr. David J. West

Hershey is a North American manufacturer of chocolate and sugar confectionery products. Co.'s product groups include confectionery and snack products; gum and mint refreshment products; and food and beverage enhancers such as baking ingredients, peanut butter, toppings and beverages. Co. also provides a range of products specifically developed to address the nutritional interests of health-conscious consumers. Co.'s five operating segments comprise geographic regions including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and other international locations, such as Japan, Korea, the Philippines, India and China. Co. markets its confectionery products in approximately 50 countries worldwide.

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Hershey Co. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Kenneth L. Wolfe

Chairman

Mr. Robert F. Cavanaugh

Mr. Charles A. Davis

Mr. Arnold G. Langbo

Mr. James E. Nevels

Mr. Thomas J. Ridge

Mr. Charles B. Strauss

Mr. David J. West

Mr. LeRoy S. Zimmerman

Contact Information

100 Crystal A Drive

Hershey, PA

http://www.hersheys.com

717 534-4200

NAICS Code

Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing: 311340