date:Oct 30, 2012
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Sales increased 7.5% to $1.75bn, compared to $1.62bn in 2011.
Hershey president and chief executive officer John P Bilbrey said the company reported strong results, despite macroeconomic challenges, and has delivered on its financial commitments.
"Organic volume trends should continue to improve into the fourth quarter and our Halloween and Holiday seasonal businesses are off to a good start," Bilbrey added.
While the company increased the prices of everyday candy varieties by 10% in 2