The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that higher prices helped boost its fourth-quarter profit and it will continue to look for potential acquisitions as its competitors get bigger. Higher prices and gains in efficiency partially offset higher costs for ingredients, marketing and other areas, Hershey said. The company saw its market ...

The Hershey Co., the nation's second-leading candy maker, reports its fourth-quarter earnings before the stock market opens Tuesday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Whether Hershey's expanded marketing can extend its string of six strong quarters, which followed a two-year slide. Hershey was planning to roll out several ...

The Hershey Co. on Friday conceded the race to acquire British candy maker Cadbury, opting for a slower road to international expansion but also possibly a tougher battle for shelf space in grocery stores at home. The all-but-certain acquisition of Cadbury PLC by American food giant Kraft Foods Inc ...

Candy maker Hershey said Friday it has no immediate plans to make an offer for British competitor Cadbury, making it all but certain that Kraft Foods Inc.'s $19.5 billion bid will proceed unchallenged. The Hershey Co., America's most recognizable name in chocolate, did ...