date:Jul 27, 2012
Hersheys net sales were up 6.7% on the same period last year to $1.4bn, while profits rose around 4% to $136m.
Solid US CMG category
Hershey president and CEO John P. Bilbrey said: Through the first half of the year, the U.S. candy, mint and gum (CMG) category and Hershey marketplace performance has outpaced the historical category growth rate.
Specifically, Hershey U.S. CMG retail takeaway for the 24 weeks ended June 16, 2012, in the expanded All Outlet Combined plus convenience store
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