Hershey Subsidiaries & Acquisitions

  • February 17, 2025

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

S. No.Acquiree NameAnnounced DatePrice
1Sour StripsNov 08, 2024—
2Dot’S PretzelsNov 10, 2021$1.2B
3Lily’S SweetsMay 18, 2021—
4One BrandsAug 28, 2019$397M
5Pirate BrandsJul 13, 2018$420M
6Amplify Snack BrandsDec 18, 2017$1.6B
7Ripple Brand CollectiveApr 26, 2016—
8Allan Candy CompanyDec 04, 2014—
9Shanghai Golden MonkeyDec 19, 2013—
10Tri-Us IncFeb 21, 2012—
11Brookside Foods LtdDec 08, 2011—
12Van Houten (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Feb 28, 2009—
13Hershey India Pvt Ltd.Apr 03, 2007—
14Dagoba Organic ChocolateOct 19, 2006—
15Scharffen Berger Chocolate MakerAug 15, 2005—
16Joseph Schmidt ConfectionsAug 15, 2005—
17Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut CorporationDec 17, 2004—
18Grupo LorenaAug 17, 2004—
19VisagisAug 01, 2001—
20Y&S CandiesJan 01, 1977—

List of Hershey Subsidiaries

The table contains the 36 subsidiaries of Hershey –

S. No.SubsidiariesCountry
1Hershey Chocolate Of Virginia LlcUnited States
2Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery LlcUnited States
3Hershey International LlcUnited States
4Csh Foods IncUnited States
5The Hershey Sourcing CompanyUnited States
6The Hershey Sales CompanyUnited States
7The Hershey Investment Company LlcUnited States
8The Hershey Licensing CompanyUnited States
9The Hershey Insurance Company Of VermontUnited States
10Ripple Brand Collective LlcUnited States
11The Hershey Salty Snacks Sales CompanyUnited States
12One Brands LlcUnited States
13Artisan Confections Company LlcUnited States
14Lily’S Sweets LlcUnited States
15The Hershey Salty Snacks CompanyUnited States
16Pretzel’S IncUnited States
17Hershey (China) Investment Management Co LtdChina
18Hershey Chocolate Sales (Shanghai) Co LtdChina
19Hershey Uk Holding LimitedUnited Kingdom
20Hershey Uk Finance LimitedUnited Kingdom
21Hershey Do Brasil LtdaBrazil
22Hershey Canada IncCanada
23Hershey India Private LimitedIndia
24Nutrine Confectionery Company Private LimitedIndia
25Hershey Japan Co LtdJapan
26Hershey Malaysia Sdn BhdMalaysia
27Hershey Mexico Sa De CvMexico
28Hersmex S De Rl De CvMexico
29Servicios De Hersmex S De Rl De CvMexico
30Hershey Netherlands BvNetherlands
31Hershey Philippines IncPhilippines
32Regional Operating HqPhilippines
33Hershey Caribe IncPuerto Rico
34Hershey Asia Pacific Pte LtdSingapore
35Hershey Trading GmbhSwitzerland
36Hershey (Thailand) Co LtdThailand

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