Hershey Company targets $10bn net sales by 2017

Hershey to up Mexican cocoa sourcing as programme launched to boost supply

21-Jun-2012

By Oliver Nieburg

Hershey plans to increase the amount of cocoa it sources from Mexico by initiating a $2.8m crop growing programme in partnership with Ecom Cocoa that it says will boost yields in Southern Mexico.

Hershey sales up 10.7% on strong Easter and international growth

24-Apr-2012

The Hershey Company has recorded growth in its first quarter (Q1) results driven by pricing, solid Easter performance and growth in international markets.

Hershey outlook ‘stable’ for 2012 with international expansion afoot, says rating agency

13-Mar-2012

Chocolate giant Hershey will experience improved sales and flat profit margins in 2012 and will seek out acquisitions in international markets, according to credit agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P).

Hershey Company targets $10bn net sales by 2017

The Hershey Company has said it aims to increase net sales by more than half their current level in the next five years, to hit $10bn by the end of 2017.

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