The Hotel Hershey’s $70 Million Grand Expansion project is completed. This includes dramatic upgrades to the Hotel’s front entrance, seven new boutique shops, a new recreation area, year-round ice-skating rink, multi-pool swimming complex with an infinity-edge pool, 10 new luxury guest cottages and one meetings cottage.
The Boardwalk the SEAquel! opens at Hersheypark, bringing two new attractions, “The Shore” and “Intercoastal Waterway.” Also new on the Boardwalk are 27 private rental cabanas exclusively for Hershey Resorts guests. The Rodeo and Canyon River Rapids were removed to accommodate the new attractions.
The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, opens. The $23.5 million museum is located on Chocolate Avenue, adjacent to the Hershey Press Building. It is the first landmark building to be built on Chocolate Avenue in the last 75 years.
Hershey Chocolate Company, the confectionery division of Hershey Foods Corporation, reintroduces a silver foil inner wrap on its Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bars. The foil inner wrap had not been in use since 1942, when it was replaced by white glassine paper. (Introduced during 4th quarter)
Hershey Chocolate North America [Hershey Chocolate N.A.] is formed when the operations of Hershey Canada and Hershey Mexico are combined with Hershey Chocolate U.S.A.
Joseph Snavely self publishes his third book about Milton S. Hershey: "The Hershey Story." [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in the spring of 1950.]
Joseph Snavely self publishes a booklet about Milton S. Hershey: "A Chat with Mr. Hershey." [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in the year 1932.]
The Hershey Company announces the formation of a joint venture in Brazil with Pandurata Alimentos Ltda, a manufacturer of products sold in Brazil and Latin America under the Bauducco brand. The venture will manufacture, sell and distribute Hershey’s branded products across Brazil using the Bauducco distribution network.
The Hershey Company enters into a manufacturing agreement in China with Lotte Confectionery Company, LTD, to produce Hershey products and certain Lotte product for the China market. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2007.]
The Hershey Company licenses the Van Houten brand from Barry Callebaut. Hershey has a perpetual and exclusive license to market the brand and related trademarks in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand for consumer products. The acquisition complements existing business in Asia and gives Hershey an immediate in-market presence in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Hotel Hershey begins work on its projected $67 Million Grand Expansion project as part of its 75th Anniversary celebration. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 2007.]
The Hershey Company and the United States Postal Service unveiled the 2007 edition of the LOVE Series stamp, entitled "With Love and Kisses." First Day of Issue ceremony is held in the Giant Center.
The Hershey Company names David J. West Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.
The Hershey Company and Lotte Confectionery Co., LTD., Korea’s leading confectionery and ice cream manufacturer, announce a manufacturing joint venture in China that will produce Hershey and Lotte products for the market in China. The manufacturing facility, located in Jinshan, near Shanghai, will make a variety of Hershey’s, Hershey’s Kisses and Reese’s products. The manufacturing […]
The Hershey Company and Godrej Beverages and Foods, Ltd., one of India’s largest consumer goods, confectionery and food companies, announced that they have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and distribute confectionery products, snacks and beverages across India.
Hersheypark celebrates its 100th Anniversary season which is officially called 100 Years of Happy.
The Boardwalk at Hersheypark is opened. It features five new water- based attractions: East Coast Waterworks, Coastline Plunge, Bayside Pier, Waverider, and Sandcastle Cove.
Hershey’s Kisses Brand Chocolates commemorated its 100th anniversary. The Hershey Company celebrated the brand’s centennial by unveiling "The World’s Largest Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate" at a birthday event hosted at Hershey’s Chocolate World.
The Hershey Theatre inaugurates its 75th Anniversary Season with a Gala weekend of events.
Milton S. Hershey’s 150th Birthday is celebrated. The M.S. Hershey Foundation spearheaded this community event. Among the activities: a picnic at Founders Park, fireworks, and the sealing of a time capsule that is to be opened in 2057 at Milton S. Hershey’s 200th birthday.
The Hershey Company names David J. West President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company officially assumes management of Wren Dale Golf Club for the Hershey Trust Company. Effective November 14, 2007, Wren Dale was named Hershey Links and is now part of the Hershey Golf Collection.
The Hershey Company announced the election of eight new Directors to its Board, effective immediately, and the appointment of Kenneth L. Wolfe as non-executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2008. The new independent Directors were elected by the Hershey Trust, the Company’s controlling shareholder. They include: Charles A. Davis, Edward J. Kelly, III, Arnold G. Langbo, […]
The Hershey Company closes the Peter Paul Plant in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Hershey Canada moves to its new headquarters located at the Airport Corporate Center in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Richard H. Lenny, The Hershey Company Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer retires.
The Hershey Company closes the Oakdale, California plant after 43 years of operation.
Hershey Trust Company announces Robert C. Vowler, President and CEO will retire April 30, 2009. He will serve until that time as an ongoing advisor.
Hersheypark debuts its 11th roller coaster the Fahrenheit; a vertical-lift, inverted-loop coaster. Howler, a tornado ride, also opens. Western Chute-Out was removed to accommodate the new ride.
The Cocoa Beanery opens at 1215 Research Boulevard near the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The Beanery occupies a farmhouse built in the 1850’s that was used as the Milton Hershey School student home, Englewood, from July 14, 1933 through 1964. The Beanery closes this location on April 26, 2023.
Hersheypark bebuts it’s 11th roller coaster the Fahrenheit; a vertical-lift, inverted-loop coaster
The Storm Runner roller coaster opens in Hersheypark; the world’s first hydraulic launch coaster with inversions. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2004.]
The Roller Soaker opens in Hersheypark; mixes the thrills of a roller coaster with the excitement of a water ride. The Roller Soaker is removed after the 2012 season. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2002.]
Wild Mouse roller coaster is one of seven new rides that opened in the Hersheypark Fair section of Hersheypark. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 1999.]
McKinley High School is enlarged with an addition to the east of the original building. The addition adds 4 classrooms.
Knowledge Hill one room school is closed and its students are transferred to Hershey.
HERCO Inc. moves into its new headquarters in the former Parkview Golf Clubhouse (300 Park Boulevard). (Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in January.)
Hershey’s Chocolate World opens "Hershey’s Really Big 3-D Show," a three-dimensional musical film complete with eight special effects such as vibrating seats, rain, wind and dancing bubbles that bring the action closer to visitors in the 250-seat theater.
Hershey’s Time Square store opens at 48th Street and Broadway. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2002.]
Hershey’s Chocolate World opens "Hershey’s Really Big 3-D Show," a three-dimensional musical film complete with eight special effects such as vibrating seats, rain, wind and dancing bubbles that bring the action closer to visitors in the 250-seat theater.
Hershey’s Time Square store opens at 48th Street and Broadway. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2002.]
The Hershey Laundry opens its new retail store at 157 W. Chocolate Avenue in the former Goodyear Store. The new store replaces the old Parkview Store and is phase I of the relocation of the Laundry Division.
Derry Township Historical Society holds the grand opening of its new museum and library. The facility is located at 40 Northeast Drive adjacent to the rear entrance of the Hershey Outlets.
Ground is broken at the Spa at The Hotel Hershey for an expansion project that will nearly double the Spa’s size from 17,000 to 30,000 square feet. The expansion is set to debut November 2004.
Hershey’s Chocolate World opens "Hershey’s Factory Works." It entertains and informs visitors with a faux assembly line. The $2.4 million renovation, covering 10,000 square feet, also includes a retail area, a bakery and a 75-seat cafeteria.
Hershey Foods announces that Frank Cerminara, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2005. Succeeding him will be David J. West. West begins his new role January 1, 2005.
The Hershey Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 100th Anniversary by hosting the 87th annual Dauphin County Firefighter’s Parade.
The Hershey Company opens Hershey’s Chicago at 822 N. Michigan Avenue on the city’s Magnificent Mile. Hershey’s Chicago is a 3,600 square foot interactive retail experience that allows visitors to create and dispense Hershey’s candy products.
The Hershey Company announces the retirement of Donald Papson, Vice President, The Hershey Experience.
Whoppers Mini Robin Eggs Strawberry Milkshake introduced.
York 100 Calorie Peppermint Wafer Bars introduced.
York Baking Pieces filled with Peppermint introduced.
York Breath Mints introduced.
York Peppermint Pattie Limited Edition pink center introduced.
York Peppermint Pattie Limited Edition Vanilla Mint introduced.
York Peppermint Pattie introduced in an 8 ounce heart-shaped box and York Peppermint Pattie Sugar Free box introduced for Valentines.
York Peppermint Pattie Pumpkins, pumpkin-shaped with orange-colored filling, introduced.
Twizzlers Pull ‘n Peel introduced in Limited Edition Twizted Smoothie and Limited Edition Red and White Twizted Summer Fusion.
Twizzlers Pull ‘n Peel Twizted Triple Twist Halloween introduced.
Twizzlers Pull ‘n Peel Cinnamon Fire introduced.
Hershey Bears defeat the Philadelphia Phantoms in the final game of the regular season played in the Hersheypark Arena.
Giant Center opens with a concert featuring Cher and Cyndi Lauper (first Bears hockey game played 10/19/2002)
L.D. Properties Corporation, a subsidiary of Hershey Chocolate Corporation, plants an additional 500 acres of almond trees in California. Hershey has a total of 5000 acres under cultivation. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1968.]
Hersheys Baking Pieces Milk Chocolate introduced.
Hershey’s Baking Pieces Extra Dark 60% Cacao introduced.
Reese’s Brownie Peanut Butter introduced.
Hersheys Extra Dark Tasting Squares Mint/Cranberry introduced.
Hershey’s Toppings Milk Chocolate Fudge introduced.
Hershey’s Toppings Special Dark Fudge introduced.
Reeses Milk Chocolate Cookies with Reeses Pieces introduced.
Hershey’s Really Nuts! introduced: Chocolate Cocoa Almonds, Chocolate Cocoa Peanuts, and Trail Mix. (No Longer Available.)
Mauna Loa Really Nuts! introduced: Cashew Nuts (No Longer Available), Trail Mix, Tropical Trail Mix (No Longer Available).
Reese’s Really Nuts! introduced: Honey Glazed Peanuts (No Longer Available), Roasted Peanuts (No Longer Available), and Trail Mix.
Hershey’s Really Nuts! Chocolate Cocoa Macadamias introduced.
Hershey’s Snacksters 100 Calorie Twizzlers Rainbow Twists introduced.
Hershey’s Snacksters Chocolate Explosion Snack Mix and Reese’s Snacksters Peanut Butter Explosion Snack Mix introduced.
Hershey’s Snacksters 100 Calories Assortment introduced.
Hershey’s Sweet and Salty Granola Bar with Pretzels, Reeses Sweet and Salty Granola Bar with Peanut Butter, and Reese’s Sweet and Salty Granola Bar with Peanuts introduced.
Hershey’s Brownie Milk Chocolate introduced.
Hershey’s Soft Baked Cookie Chocolate Chip and Reese’s Soft Baked Peanut Butter Cookie introduced.
The Hershey Company and Starbucks introduce: Milk Chocolate Covered Caffe Verona Coffee Beans; Dark Chocolate Bar; Milk Chocolate Bar; Mocha Dark Chocolate Bar; Truffles [Milk Chocolate Caffe Mocha; Milk Chocolate Chai; Dark Chocolate Espresso; Dark Chocolate Vanilla Bean]; Tasting Squares [Passion Dark Chocolate; Citron Dark Chocolate; Chai Milk Chocolate; Milk Chocolate; Dark Chocolate; Mocha Dark […]
The Hershey Company and Starbucks introduce drinking chocolate.
Twizzlers Limited Edition Cola and Cherry Twists introduced.
Twizzlers Rainbow Twists introduced.
Twizzlers Grape Strawz introduced. (No Longer Available.)
Twizzlers Pull ‘n Peel Valentine Twists friend exchange and Twizzlers Pull ‘n Peel Easter Strawberry Twists introduced.
Whoppers Strawberry Milkshake introduced.
Whoppers Peanut Butter introduced.
Whoppers Halloween Malted Milk Balls in orange and black introduced.
Reese’s Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Big Cup Limited Edition Mixed Nuts introduced.
Reese’s Limited Edition Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Big Cup with Nuts and Caramel introduced.
Reese’s Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Big Cup and Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Big Cup with Nuts introduced.
Reese’s Limited Edition Peanut Butter Bar and Reese’s Limited Edition Fudge Peanut Butter Bar introduced.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Limited Edition Elvis Banana Crème introduced.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups introduced in Limited Edition flavors: Double Chocolate, Marshmallow, and Miniatures with Fudge.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures with Chopped Nuts introduced.
Reese’s Select Clusters introduced.
Reese’s Egg Milk Chocolate pieces introduced.
Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter and Chocolate (Reese’s Pieces mixed with candy-coated chocolate candies) introduced.
Reese’s Topping Pourable Chocolate Peanut Butter and Reese’s Topping Pourable Peanut Butter introduced.