Company Profile - The Hershey Co

Introduction

The Hershey Co (Hershey) is a manufacturer and distributer of chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery. Its major products include chocolate; sugar confectionery; gum and mint refreshment products; pantry items including baking ingredients, toppings, and beverages; and snack items such as spreads, bars and snack bites and mixes. It markets its products under Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, and Ice Breakers brand name. The company’s major customers include grocery stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, drug stores, department stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, wholesale clubs, wholesale distributers, and vending companies. It has business presence across Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America. Hershey is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the US.

Company info

Country (HQ): United States
Sector: Consumer Packaged Goods
Market Cap (US$ m): 54,677
Revenue (US$ m): 10,419 (2022)

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388

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