Description

Established in 1894 and headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, The Hershey Company, along with its various subsidiaries, operates as a global manufacturer and vendor of a diverse selection of confectionery products and pantry staples. The organization structures its operations into three primary divisions: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and its International segment. Its comprehensive product range includes both chocolate and non-chocolate sweet treats, as well as refreshing gum and mint items like chewing gums and bubble gums. Beyond confections, Hershey supplies various pantry essentials such as baking ingredients, dessert toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups. The company also offers a robust lineup of snack foods, including spreads, meat snacks, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn varieties, and protein bars. These popular items are sold under a vast portfolio of well-known brand names, including Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar, among many others. Hershey utilizes a broad distribution network to market and sell its products to a wide array of customers, encompassing wholesale distributors, major grocery chains, mass merchandisers, drugstores, vending machine operators, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, discount retailers, concessionaires, and department stores.