hersheys kisses

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.

Shareholders in British candy maker Cadbury are looking for a fat increase in the hostile takeover bid by Kraft Foods (KFT), as Kraft faces a Tuesday deadline for changes to its bid. Cadbury shares moved above 800 pence in Monday trading in the United Kingdom, indicating the market was looking for...

Hershey (HSY) is an odd sort of company. Its governance is not in the hands of its board of directors. A charity called the Hershey Trust, established in 1894, effectively decides how the confectionery company is run and who will run it. Hershey has its own board, but in some ways it is close to a...

Valentine's Day is a long three months away, but what would you rather have: the American classic Hershey's Kiss or the Swedish treat, a Lindt chocolate truffle? For my money, I'd rather have a chocolate truffle. But if price is an issue, then a Hershey's Kiss chocolate will still satisfy my sweet...