Trust company
Hershey Trust Company, founded in 1905 by iconic confectioner Milton S. Hershey, is wholly owned by the Milton Hershey School Trust, which funds the Milton Hershey School, a school for underprivileged children, also founded by Hershey. Over US$7 billion in assets.
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Hershey Trust Company
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Company Details
Type:
Private company
Founded:
1905
Subsidiaries:
Hershey Company
(80% owned)
Confectionery manufacturer
USA's #1 chocolate company. Bought Artisan Confections Company (makers of Dagoba organic chocolate) in 2006. The Hershey Trust (which benefits the Milton Hershey School for disadvantaged children) controls 80% of Hershey's voting power.
Dagoba Chocolate
Chocolate makers
Founded in 2001 with a commitment to socially responsible business, Acquired by Hershey in 2006.
Amplify Snack Brands Inc
Snack food maker
Founded in 2010. Acquired Tyrrell's in 2016. Bought by Hershey in Dec 2017 for US$1.6bn.
Contact Details
Products / Brands
Hershey (80% owned) / Stuart Alexander (distribution & marketing)
Hershey's
Topping & Syrup
Reese's
Chocolate
Dagoba
Chocolate
★ certified organic