USA: Hershey inaugurates chocolate processing plant
Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has inaugurated a new chocolate processing facility, which stands as both its first fully integrated digital plant and the first manufacturing site added to its headquarters in more than 30 years. Situated on a 55-acre site next to the Hershey Technical Centre and the current Reese’s manufacturing plant, […]
USA: Hershey to acquire two facilities from Weaver Popcorn
US confectionery firm Hershey has announced the acquisition of two manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a leader in popcorn production. In a press release, Hershey said the deal includes Weaver Popcorn’s plants in Bethlehem (PA) and Whitestown (IN). Hershey and Weaver Popcorn are already co-manufacturers of the Hershey’s SkinnyPop brand and the acquisition will […]
USA: Hershey to acquire two pretzel companies for $1.2 billion
The Hershey Company has announced the acquisition of two pretzel companies, Dot’s Pretzels LLC and Pretzels Inc for approximately $1.2 billion. Founded by Dot Henke in her home kitchen, Dot’s Pretzels started as a family business creating high-quality homemade pretzels. Pretzels Inc is a co-manufacturer of pretzels for Dot’s Pretzels and other brands, being a […]
USA: Sonoma Brands to acquire Krave Pure Foods
Sonoma Brands, a California-based private equity investor has announced the acquisition of Krave Pure Foods brand from The Hershey Company for an undisclosed amount. Dedicated to the production of protein snacks, Krave Pure Foods portfolio includes Krave Meat Cuts, Krave Pork Rinds, and most recently, Krave Plant-Based Jerky. According to sources, the company expects to […]