The Latest Breaking News from Hershey

Food-making industries are in a prime position to capitalize on the growing demand for organic and ready-to-eat food. While leading food makers Kellogg (K) and Hershey (HSY) should benefit, let us determine whether you should buy, hold, or sell the stocks.

In a new partnership with Ocean Spray, Hershey announced on May 9 that it would produce chocolate-covered fruit with the cranberry grower. It’s another example of why Hershey’s is a must-own consumer staples stock.

There is some dramatic history behind the much-loved candy-coated chocolate with history buffs and food lovers alike left surprised by the unlikely tale.

Following in the footsteps of Hershey chocolate, Coke, M&M's and others, Bud Light is the latest major food or drink product to get caught in the conservatives' culture war.

As the food industry is capable of thriving despite broader economic turmoil due to its inelastic demand, investors could consider having a look at the nostalgic favorite food stocks Hershey (HSY), Kellogg (K), and Campbell Soup (CPB) to garner substantial returns from their steady demand. Read on….

Ivorian cocoa bean farmer Edouard Kouame Kouadio expects to die poor, despite rising demand for the raw material that feeds the world's insatiable appetite for chocolate.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs are the top-selling candy on Instacart, edging out jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and creme eggs.

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Hershey said consumers want choice and are looking for products they consider healthier or with fewer ingredients, including reduced sugar and plant-based options.

The dairy and meat markets aren’t the only ones being interrupted by the rapidly growing plant-based industry. Chocolate is going vegan, too.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are getting the vegan treatment