Hershey Subsidiaries & Acquisitions

The Hershey Company has expanded beyond chocolate through strategic acquisitions in snacks and health-focused foods. Notable purchases include Amplify Snack Brands (Skinny Pop), One Brands (protein bars), and Dot’s Pretzels, strengthening its presence in the broader snack market. These moves reflect Hershey’s shift toward diversification and evolving consumer trends.

Notable Acquisitions of Hershey

1. Sour Strips (Nov 8, 2024) – Specialty sour candy brand.
2. Dot’s Pretzels (Nov 10, 2021) – Premium pretzel snacks.
3. Lily’s Sweets (May 18, 2021) – Low-sugar and organic chocolate products.
4. One Brands (Aug 28, 2019) – Protein bars and health-focused snacks.
5. Pirate Brands (Jul 13, 2018) – Healthy snack foods, including Pirate’s Booty.
6. Amplify Snack Brands (Dec 18, 2017) – Better-for-you snacks, including Skinny Pop popcorn.
7. Brookside Foods Ltd. (Dec 8, 2011) – Dark chocolate-covered fruit confections.
8. Shanghai Golden Monkey (Dec 19, 2013) – Chinese confectionery and snack brand.
9. Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker (Aug 15, 2005) – Artisan and premium chocolate.
10. Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation (Dec 17, 2004) – Macadamia nut-based snacks.

List of Hershey Acquisitions

List of Hershey Subsidiaries

The table contains the 36 subsidiaries of Hershey –