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Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has inaugurated a new chocolate processing facility, which stands as both its first fully integrated digital plant and the first manufacturing site added to its headquarters in more than 30 years.
Situated on a 55-acre site next to the Hershey Technical Centre and the current Reese’s manufacturing plant, the newly-built 250,000 sq ft chocolate processing facility is set to produce chocolate for a range of Hershey brands including Reese’s, KitKat, Symphony, Special Dark, and Hershey’s. Announced in November 2022, the facility is planned to operate as an expansion of the current Reese’s site.
Commenting on the move, Hershey vice president of supply chain strategy and manufacturing Will Bonifant said: “Our ability to make and deliver products both quickly and efficiently is a key component of our growth strategy. We’ve made significant investments to speed production, increase capacity and develop our workforce for the future to make more of the iconic brands consumers love”.
The plant is expected to create 120 jobs.
Source: Food Business News
