Hershey Foods Corporation acquires the North American assets of Huhtamaki comprised of Leaf, Inc. Leaf confectionery products include: Jolly Rancher, Whoppers, Milk Duds, Good & Plenty, Pay Day, Heath, Rainblo and Super Bubble. As part of the transaction, Huhtamaki acquires Gubor and Sperlari.

Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Jolly Rancher Jolly Beans candy. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in November 1997.]

Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Jolly Rancher Jolly Jellies candy. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in Feburary 1998.]

Jolly Rancher Jolly Jellies Candies introduced in two flavors: Tart ‘N Tangy and Sweet ‘N Fruity.

Jolly Rancher lollipops introduced in three flavors: cherry, apple and watermelon.

Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Jolly Rancher fruit chews candy.  [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in June 2001.]

Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candies are reformulated and reintroduced.

Jolly Rancher Hard Candies introduces Bold Fruit Smoothie and Fruit ‘n’ Sour flavors. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in June 2004.]

Jolly Rancher Screaming Sours introduced. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in June 2004.]

Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Jolly Rancher Screaming Sours candy. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in August 2004.]

Jolly Rancher Creepy Fruity shaped lollipops introduced for Halloween. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in September 2004.]

The Hershey Company introduces Jolly Rancher Rocks hard candies. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in November 2004.]

Jolly Rancher Rocks, bite-size hard candies, introduced. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in November 2004.]

Jolly Rancher Bold Fruit Smoothie jelly beans introduced. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in February 2005.]

Jolly Rancher Hard Candies Wild Berry Fruit flavor introduced. [Specific date is unknown.  Event occurred in April 2005.]

Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Limited Edition Soda Pop introduced. (No Longer Available.)

Jolly Rancher Crunchable Candy Double Blasts and Sourbolt Blasts introduced.

Jolly Rancher Crayon soft candy introduced.

Jolly Rancher Lollipop Chocolate introduced.

Jolly Rancher Doubles Hard Candy introduced.

Bubble Yum Jolly Rancher Watermelon, 10 piece, introduced.

Jolly Rancher Lollipops Easter Pops introduced.

The Hershey Company introduces Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew candy.

The Hershey Company introduces Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew candy.

Hershey India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, becomes the first international market for the Jolly Rancher brand outside of North American. Jolly Rancher Lollipops in three flavors: Green Apple, Watermelon, and Mango are the first products available for purchase.