Hershey's

Local 1776 members at the Hershey Company’s Hazleton, PA plant overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year agreement on March 30, 2012.  The new contract includes fair wage increases in each year and maintains benefits for workers at the plant.  It also pr

 By Bob Fernandez
Inquirer Staff Writer

The top executive of the Hershey Co. chocolate giant, David West, 47, resigned to take a position at the smaller Del Monte Foods, the marketer of fruits, vegetables, and pet goodies, saying it was time for a new challenge.

 HERSHEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Kevin Walling has been named Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, effective June 1, 2011. Walling will serve as the chief architect for Hershey’s human resources, talent retention, development and recruitment, and total rewards strategies. He will report to David J. West, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hershey Company.

 Craving for your chocolate fix? Support your brothers and sisters who make union made candy. Members of UFCW Local 1776 and BCTGM (Chocolate Workers) Local 464 proudly make union made Hershey candies right here in Pennsylvania.

HERSHEY, Pa., Jan 19, 2011

The Hershey Company is introducing a brand new way for consumers to enjoy the iconic tastes they love with Hershey(R)'s Drops. This new Hershey's product is a snackable version of classic Hershey's flavors: Hershey(R)'s Milk Chocolate Drops and Hershey(R)'s Cookies 'n' CremeDrops.