Hershey Foods Corporation

The Hershey Foods Corporation is the world's largest chocolate company. The headquarters are located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a town permeated by the aroma of chocolate. It was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894 as the Hershey Chocolate Company, a subsidiary of his Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's candies are now sold worldwide.

Hershey's is one of the oldest chocolate companies in the United States, and an American icon for its chocolate bar. Today, Hershey Foods Corporation owns many other candy companies. Hershey Foods Corporation is also affiliated with Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company, who runs Hershey Park, a chocolate-themed amusement park.

See also: List of products manufactured by Hershey Foods Corporation

External Link

• Official web site: http://www.hersheys.com/