Whether an adult or a child, everyone has a favorite candy bar that has stuck with them throughout life.
Some remain loyal to the same candy bar they begged their parents to buy for them as children, and passed this tradition on to their kids years later. Others might have discovered a new favorite as they have gotten older.Â
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Nevertheless, candy will constantly remind us of the younger version of ourselves that still lives within us.Â
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This nostalgic feeling and loyalty from millions of sweets-loving fans have helped The Hershey Company become the king of candy creations since its inception in 1894, and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
Hershey produces some of the most iconic candy brands worldwide, including Reese’s, KitKat, Kisses, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, and of course, its namesake chocolate bar.
Hershey opens a new manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania.
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Hershey reveals its multi-year plan to boost production
In 2022, Hershey (HSY)  unveiled a multi-year plan to invest $1 billion in its production and efficiency, adding 13 production lines and revamping 11 existing ones across multiple Hershey facilities in North America.
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This massive investment aims to boost its supply chain capacity, enabling it to produce more chocolate, keep up with consumer demand, and develop even more innovations.
“Our ability to make and deliver products both quickly and efficiently is a key component of our growth strategy,” said Hershey Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Manufacturing Will Bonifant in a statement. “We’ve made significant investments to speed production, increase capacity, and develop our workforce for the future to make more of the iconic brands consumers love,” he added.
Hershey opens its new chocolate processing facility
After nearly three years in the making, Hershey has finally opened its new 250,000-square-foot chocolate processing plant in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Â
This new development marks many firsts since it is the company’s first fully integrated digital manufacturing plant and the first new-built facility in the area in over 30 years.
The new manufacturing plant will help the company adapt to evolving consumer trends and rising demand by increasing its ability to boost production of Hershey’s most beloved chocolate brands, including Reese’s and KitKat.Â
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The processing facility is located between an existing Reese’s site and the company’s technical center. It has over 100 full-time employees and will potentially create many more jobs as operations expand, which is excellent news for job seekers and the overall economy.
“We plan to hire about 125 people by the time the facility opens next summer, and in time we’ll double that number of hires as we increase production,” said Hershey Lead Director of Project Milton Ryan Britt when the project was unveiled.
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