The Hershey’s Company is an American multinational giant founded in 1894. They are one of the biggest chocolate manufacturers in the world while also manufacturing baked goods and beverages.
Companies owned by Hershey’s in 2022
Here is the list of companies owned by Hershey’s
| Company | Industry |
|---|---|
| 5th Avenue | Food Processing |
| Almond Joy | Food Processing |
| Icebreakers | Food Processing |
| Jolly Rancher | Food Processing |
| KitKat | Food Processing |
| Reese’s | Food Processing |
| Twizzlers | Food Processing |
| Kisses | Food Processing |
| Breath Savers | Food Processing |
| Cadbury | Food Processing |
| Mounds | Food Processing |
| Symphony | Food Processing |
Top 10 Companies Owned by Hershey’s in 2022
Some Hershey’s owned companies are:
1) 5th Avenue
Produced and manufactured by Hershey’s, it was launched in 1936.
2) Almond Joy
It was originally a part of Cadbury Schweppes before Hershey’s acquired it in 1988.
3) Ice Breakers
A line of chewing mints and gum, they have been under Hershey’s since 2000.
4) Jolly Rancher
It was originally produced by a western company called the Jolly Rancher Company.
5) KitKat
Licensed by Nestle, KitKat has been in the market since 1970.
6) Reese’s
The original Reese’s candy business was sold to Hershey’s in 1963.
7) Twizzlers
Twizzlers is the creation of the Young & Smylie Confectionery Company, introduced in 1845.
8) Kisses
It was introduced by Hershey’s in 1907.
9) Breath Savers
It is a mint manufacturing brand by Hershey’s launched in 1973
10) Cadbury
Hershey’s gained the license of the U.S Cadbury business in 1988.
FAQs
Q. Does Nestle own Hershey?
No, it does not.
Q. Does Hershey own M&M?
M&Ms used to contain Hershey’s chocolate.
Q. Is Kit Kat owned by Hershey?
Hershey’s produces KitKat in the U.S.
Q. How many companies has Hershey bought?
They have 7 acquisitions and 3 investments.
Q. Who is the CEO of Hershey?
Michele Buck.
