Ray Brace retires as Senior Vice President of Global Operations with 40 years of service at The Hershey Company. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2006.]
Big Bugs Gala at the Hershey Gardens. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2006.]
The newly renovated Great American Chocolate Tour Ride at Hershey’s Chocolate World reopens . More than 10,000 people line up to see the new tour.
Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge ride opens. It is the world’s first interactive dark ride to pit car against car in a multisensory laser competition. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2006.]
Hershey Trust Company acquires 9 W. Chocolate Avenue. The Trust Company had sold the building to PNC Bank in 1986
Hershey Bears win their 9th Calder Cup Championship under the leadership of coach Bruce Boudreau. Goalie Frederic Cassivi is named Most Valuable Player of the Playoffs.
Houlihan’s Restaurant opens for business in the Hershey Press Building.
Jack Gaughen Realtor opens an office in the Hershey Press Building
M.S. Hershey celebrates his 82nd birthday in the Arena with a Hershey Home Owners Dinner for the community’s 950 home owners.
Ice Breakers Gum and Mint Dual Pack Tangerine flavor introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2005.]
The Hershey Company establishes Artisan Confections Company as a wholly owned subsidiary. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 2005.]
The Hershey Company completes acquisition of Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc., a premium chocolate company known for its high-cacao-content, signature dark chocolate bars and baking products. The company is located in San Francisco, CA. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 2005.]
Artisan Confections Company, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company, announces the acquisition of Joseph Schmidt Confections, Inc. a premium chocolate maker. The company is known for its artistic and innovative truffles, colorful mosaics, specialty cookies and handcrafted chocolates presented in distinctive packaging. The company is located in San Francisco, CA.
Hershey Estates anounces a new name for the Hershey Abattoir: Hershey Meats. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1976.]
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.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Jolly Rancher fruit chews candy. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2001.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Reese’s Fastbreak candy bar. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 2001.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Hershey’s & Reese’s Sugar Free candy. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2003.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Twizzlers Strawz candy. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in February 2004.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Hershey’s Kisses filled with caramel. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2004.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Ice Breakers Liquid Ice Mints. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2004.]
Hershey’s Snack Barz rice and marshmallow bars introduced. Includes: Hershey’s Chocolate Creme, Reese’s Peanut Butter, and Hershey’s S’Mores. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 2004.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Jolly Rancher Screaming Sours candy. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 2004.]
The Hershey Company introduces Jolly Rancher Rocks hard candies. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 2004.]
Hershey’s SmartZone nutritional bars introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2004.]
The Oyster Bar is reopened after extensive remodeling. The Cacao Lounge, a cocktail lounge, is added to the Community Inn. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1950.]
Milton Hershey purchases the Danner Collection, a large collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts, from the trustees of the Danner Estate.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups White Chocolate permanently added to the product line. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2003.]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Limited Edition Fudge introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in January 2004.]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Limited Edition Peanut Butter Lovers and Limited Edition Chocolate Lovers introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2005.]
Reese’s Peanut Butter White Chocolate Eggs introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2004.]
Hershey’s Kisses brand chocolates Limited Edition introduced: Toffee with Almonds. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2003.]
Hershey’s Kisses Rich Dark Chocolate added to permanent Kisses product line. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2003.]
Hershey’s Kisses Limited Edition Double Fudge and Limited Edition Strawberry Creme introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in February 2004.]
Hershey’s Kisses Assortment bags introduced. These consist of 50% milk chocolate, 25% dark chocolate, and 25% extra creamy. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2004.]
Kit Kat Big Kat Limited Edition White Chocolate wafer bar introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 2004.]
Kit Kat Limited Edition White Chocolate and Limited Edition Dark Chocolate wafer bars introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2002.]
Kit Kat Limited Edition Inside Out introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 2004.]
Kit Kat Limited Edition mint and orange wafer bars introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 2003.]
Kit Kat Limited Edition Mint Miniature wafer bar introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in September 2004.]
The westbound passenger shelter, the passenger station and the freight station are torn down. The area is put into a parking space. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1964.]
BreathSavers Citrus Mist introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in October 2003.]
CareFree Koolerz, Pina Colada introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2004.]
Ice Breakers Liquid Ice Spearmint and Cinnamon flavors introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 2004.]
Ice Breakers Liquid Ice mints Cool Mint flavor introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2004.]
Ice Breakers Liquid Ice Alpine Splash and Citrus Freeze flavors introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2005.]
Ice Breakers Gum and Mint Dual Packs, Spearmint and Cool Mint flavors introduced.
Whoppers Limited Edition Vanilla Milkshake introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2005.]
York Limited Edition Chocolate Truffle Mint patties introduced.
Limited Edition bars in Hershey’s white chocolate with almonds, Hershey’s Cookies ?N? Chocolate, Hershey’s Cookies ?N? Mint and Hershey’s double chocolate flavors introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 2004.]
Special Dark Miniature bag introduced. Includes Special Dark Chocolate with Crisp Rice, Special Dark Chocolate with Peanuts, and Special Dark bars. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2004.]
Hershey introduces sugar free versions of Hershey’s chocolate candy, Hershey’s chocolate candy with almonds, Hershey’s Special Dark bars and Reese’s peanut butter cups. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2003.]
York Sugar Free Peppermint Patties introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2004.]
Swoops product line introduced with York. (Product line discontinued August 2006.) [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 2003.]
Swoops Almond Joy, Swoops Milk Chocolate, Swoops Reese’s Peanut Butter, and a Variety Pack introduced to product line. (Product line discontinued August 2006.) [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2003.]
Swoops White Chocolate Peppermint introduced. (Product line discontinued August 2006.) [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in September 2004.]
Swoops Special Dark with Almonds and Swoops Strawberries ‘n’ Creme introduced. (Product line discontinued August 2006.) [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in February 2005.]
Ice Breakers Fruit Sours introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2005.]
Ice Breakers Berry Sours introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2005.]
Nuggets Limited Edition Double Chocolate introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in September 2003.]
Hershey’s Nuggest Limited Edition Cookies ‘n’ Mint, Limited Edition Strawberries & Cookies, and Limited Edition Dark Chocolate & Raspberry introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 2004.]
PayDay Limited Edition Honey Roasted bar introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 2003.]
PayDay Pro, a high protein energy bar, introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 2005.]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Limited Edition Dark Chocolate and Limited Edition White Chocolate introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in April 2003.]
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Limited Edition White Chocolate Big Cup introduced.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Limited Edition Inside Out introduced.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Limited Edition Honey Roasted introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 2003.]
Hershey Centennial Committee unveils a Pennsylvania Historical Marker featuring the Hershey community as part of its kick off event for the community centennial celebration. The marker is located on Chocolate Avenue, in front of the Hershey Chocolate Factory.
Hershey Foods Corporation name is officially changed to The Hershey Company
Hershey celebrates its Centennial with a community-wide picnic. It is held at Founders Park and features, free games for children, an art auction sponsored by the Hershey Area Art Association, performances by various community groups, food for purchase and concludes with an extensive fireworks show
Hershey Centennial Committee unveils a second Pennsylvania Historical Marker featuring the Milton Hershey during the Community Centennial picnic. The marker is located on Governor Road (Rt. 322) in front of The Homestead. (Marker later moved around the corner on Homestead Lane.
Hershey concludes its Centennial celebration with a parade. Grand Marshall is Willard Scott. The parade features bands, floats, and other performers including drill teams, drum and bugle corps, clowns and equestrian groups. The parade is broadcast live on WGAL-TV.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation common stock splits 3 for 1 share.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation common stock splits 5 for 1 share.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation common stock splits 3 for 1 share.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation common stock splits 2 for 1 share.
Hershey Chocolate Corporation common stock splits 2 for 1 share.
Hershey Lodge opens the Hershey Grill in the former Cibo restaurant space. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 1998.]
Hotel Hershey Clubhouse Cafe and Creamery opens.
Take 5 – a peanut butter, peanut, pretzel, caramel, and milk chocolate bar – is introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2004.]
Take 5 White Chocolate and Take 5 Peanut Butter introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2005.]
Hershey’s Sugar Free introduces White Reese’s cups, Twizzlers, Baking Chunks, and Syrup to the product line. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 2005.]
Mini Reese’s Pieces introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in October 2003.]
Reese’s Pieces Limited Edition With Nuts introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 2004.]
Hershey Foods Corporation introduces Hershey’s S’mores Candy Bar and Snack Size. It is a milk chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker candy bar. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 2003.] Discontinued November 2012.
Swoops Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Almonds and Swoops Reese’s White Chocolate introduced. (Product line discontinued August 2006.) [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in December 2004.]
Whoppers Limited Edition Strawberry Milkshake introduced. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 2005.]
Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opens the new Senior Hall in the Milton Hershey School Town Center.
Central Operations Facility is fullly functional with all operations’ departments in one place.
Copenhaver Student Center medical clinic opens. By the end of February the Center if fully functional.
Thomas Mederos and Terry Mederos design a School flag for the Town Center Dedication. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in April 2001.]
Milton Hershey School requests permission to close Meadow Lane. The request is withdrawn.
Dr. William L. Lepley announces his plan to retire as President and CEO of the Milton Hershey School.
Board of Managers announced the appointment of John O’Brien (1961) as Interim President of the School, effective December 2, 2002.
John O’Brien (MHS Class of 1961) begins as Interim President of the School.
Dr. Mavis Kelley, Vice President, announces her retirement effective January 29, 2003. Dr. Kelley joined the staff at the Milton S. Hershey School October 12, 1993..
Lights installed at Henry Hershey Field
New Agreement reached between the Board of Managers and the Attorney General’s office in reference to the conflict of interest.
John O’Brien is installed as the School’s eight President Inauguration held September 14, 2003.