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Hershey's Gets a Bit Safer for Africa's Exploited Kids

4:47PM 2/02/2012

Company News, Kraft Foods, Hershey, Nestle, Crime, Food

Hershey has been disturbingly lax in addressing abusive child labor practices in the Africa's cocoa industry, and recently, over 100,000 consumers let the company know they're not pleased. Now the chocolatier is changing its ways -- just in time.

Why Investors Should Fear Soda Taxes

1:30PM 7/27/2011

By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool

Company News, Earnings, Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Hershey, McDonald's, Food

With both obesity and fiscal austerity on the rise, makers of unhealthy foods are a tempting target for taxation. While companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald's are most obviously in the sights of the food police, the rest of the food industry may be vulnerable as well.

Wall Street Week in Review: Mixed Bag of Earnings, Hot IPO

8:00AM 7/22/2011

By Regina Lewis

Company News, Investing, Earnings, Exxon Mobil, Ford Motor Co, Apple, Hershey, Amazon.com, Whole Foods, Stocks in the News, Food

It's been an exciting week on Wall Street. Not only did investors get a taste of how earnings are stacking up for companies like Apple and Chipotle, Zillow's stock really took off during its first day of trading. We asked Chris Hill from The Motley Fool what the numbers really mean.

U.S. Companies Shrink Packages as Food Prices Rise

4:30AM 4/04/2011

By Douglas McIntyre

Company News, Earnings, HJ Heinz Company, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Hershey, Procter & Gamble, Retail, Market News

As food prices continue to rise, many food companies are shrinking packages instead of raising item prices. But don't be fooled: You're definitely paying more for less.

Face-Off on Stocks: Hershey, American Greetings, Blue Nile

1:00PM 2/17/2011

By Dan Burrows

Investing, Hershey, Stock Picks, Investing Basics, Video

Valentine's Day has come and gone, but an expected boost in sweetheart-holiday spending could still help a few stocks show your portfolio some love over the longer term. Here are the bull and bear cases for three companies that stand to see at least some benefit from Cupid's arrow.

Nine Valentine's Day Stocks to Sweeten Your Portfolio

8:00AM 1/30/2011

By Matthew Scott

Economy, Investing, Hershey, Tiffany & Co, Stock Picks, Retail

Spending for the lovers' holiday this year is expected to climb 5.8% over 2009, and that spells opportunity for investors. Here are some greeting card, candy, jewelry, flower and restaurant stocks that could get a lift from sweethearts looking for that special something.

Rising Cotton Prices May Mean Pricier Clothing

7:10AM 11/16/2010

By Douglas McIntyre

Economy, Earnings, Hershey, Starbucks, Retail

Consumers will start to see prices rising at the stores -- and soon, as the costs of commodities like cotton, sugar, and coffee are surging to record highs.

Biz Brief: Hershey to Lay Off 500 to 600 Workers

8:05AM 6/15/2010

By Dawn Kawamoto

Hershey, Biz Brief

Hershey is kissing goodbye 500 to 600 workers at its Pennsylvania plant, as part of a restructuring program that aims to stir in greater efficiencies at the historic chocolate maker.

Legal Briefing: Federal Agency Sued for Lax Oversight in BP Spill

10:40AM 5/19/2010

By Abigail Field

Energy, Columns, Hershey, BP

Federal law requires companies drilling offshore to file an emergency plan detailing how they'll handle a major oil spill. But a new lawsuit filed against the government charges that the Minerals Management Service allowed BP to operate the Deepwater Horizon platform without one.

Cadbury's Sale to Kraft: A National Icon Becomes Just Chocolate

2:49PM 1/19/2010

By Bruce Watson

Company News, Kraft Foods, Hershey

On Monday, Cadbury accepted a $19.4 billion buyout offer from Kraft Foods. As the smoke clears from that momentous decision, commentators and chocolate lovers from around the world are arguing over the sale, Kraft's practices, and what Cadbury means to Great Britain.