Allan Candy

Hershey has extended its manufacturing capacity in North America, as well as expanding its brand portfolio, through the acquisition of the Canadian confectionery firm Allan Candy. Allan Candy owns brands including Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces and more than half of its current manufacturing capacity is used to make Hershey Sweets & Refreshment products such as Jolly Rancher hard candy and Lancaster caramels for North America. “The acquisition …