Hershey
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Alfred Day, 1908–97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1969.
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Lewis B(laine), 1893–1977, U.S. Army general: director of the Selective Service System 1941–70.
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Milton Snavely 1857–1945, U.S. businessman: founder of chocolate manufacturing company.
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a town in central Pennsylvania.
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Hershey HSY 0.66%increase; green up pointing triangle reported higher first-quarter profit as price increases announced last year provided a boost to revenue, even as its sales volume declined.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Hershey is developing “accessible premium” products, including cream-filled bars, aiming for premium experiences without high prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Hershey Chief Executive Kirk Tanner said the company can benefit from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, with Ice Breakers and “trips to mouth” snacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Hershey executives, at the company’s investor day in March, also said they would try to sell cheaper variety packs and seasonal offerings priced at $5.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
He waved back to everyone in elegant reciprocation and showered generous handfuls of foil-covered Hershey kisses to the rejoicing multitudes.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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