Many people don't give it a second thought when they pick up a Hershey's chocolate bar at the store but there's a rich history behind the company and its candies.
What is a Hershey bar?
Hershey’s Bar is the flagship product for The Hershey Company and was the first product the company produced. The Hershey Company was made so that Milton Hershey, its founder, could break into what he saw as a growing chocolate snack market.
Who makes Hershey chocolate bars?
Launch of Hershey's Milk Chocolate bars. Milton Hershey incorporates the Lancaster Caramel Company and establishes Hershey Chocolate Company as a subsidiary. Established in 1894, The Hershey Company has an expanding portfolio of brands making moments of goodness around the world. Learn about our company history.
