The CEO of Hershey on Turning a Candy Company into a Snacks Empire

Hershey has been synonymous with chocolate for more than 128 years. From the iconic foil-wrapped Hershey’s Kisses to the big bars that break into smaller pieces to the chocolate syrup that’s perfect in milk or over ice cream, our confectionery offerings have been enjoyed by generations of consumers. For decades we have innovated with chocolate and other sweet treats—different brands, flavors, sizes, packaging, and products—and taken them to key regions around the world. We are the largest candy company in the United States, and we have a profitable and growing international business.