Ring In The Holidays With New And Classic Treats From Hershey

HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season to spread holiday cheer! With 50 percent of adults purchasing candy throughout the season for gifts, parties, decorating and more[1], delicious treats help bring the holidays to life. To add that special touch to holiday celebrations this season, the holiday collection featuring new and classic candies from The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is now available.

New and Classic Candies
New to the holiday collection this year, Hershey's Nuggets Cookies 'n' Mint Candies provide pure holiday refreshment. These smooth milk chocolates bring together the flavors of the season. With delicious cookie bits and cool mint flavor, these new treats are individually wrapped in festive green and silver foils, and are perfect for holiday candy dishes.

Holiday celebrations would not be complete without peppermint flavored treats. Hershey's Kisses Candy Cane Mint Candies and Hershey's Candy Cane Bars are a festive addition to any candy bowl, holiday stocking or personalized gift.

Share a little bit of sweetness this holiday season with these delightful new treats that are great as stocking stuffers:

• NEW – Hershey's Collection Milk Chocolate Cherry Cordial Creme
• NEW – Hershey's Collection Milk Chocolate Almond and Caramel
• NEW – Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate Storybook
• NEW – Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Holiday Mix
• NEW – Jolly Rancher Candy Canes
• NEW – Twizzlers Pull 'n' Peel Red, Green and White Candy

Deck the Halls with Candy
Transform a simple candy dish into festive decor by adding Hershey holiday items. The colorful foils of individually wrapped candies can brighten any room of the home. Whether you have guests visiting or want to enjoy treats yourself, keep your candy bowl stocked with classic candies featuring festive holiday foils from Hershey including:

• NEW PACKAGING – Hershey's Miniatures Assortment
• Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates
• Hershey's Kisses Dark Chocolates with Mint Truffle
• Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures
• Rolo^® Candies

Give the Sweetest Gifts
Find a treat worthy enough to add the "wow" factor to a gift for family or friends this holiday. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar and York Peppermint Patties one-pound items are a perfect choice for those who are hard to please on your gift list.

'Tis the Season for Baking
Looking for a fun way to make your sweetest holiday baked goods even more special? Add your personal touch to the classic Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookie recipe with variations such as Kisses Candy Cane Blossoms and Kissmas Almond Cookies.

Hershey holiday offerings are now available at retailers nationwide.

For product information, gift ideas, delicious recipes, craft activities and more, visit www.CelebrateWithHersheys.com.

About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is a global confectionery leader known for bringing goodness to the world through its chocolate, sweets, mints and other great-tasting snacks. Hershey has approximately 13,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company, which has more than 80 brands worldwide that drive over $7.1 billion in annual revenues, includes such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers. Hershey is focused on growing its presence in key international markets while continuing to build its competitive advantage in North America. Additionally, Hershey is poised to expand its portfolio into categories beyond confectionery, finding new ways to bring goodness to people everywhere.  

At Hershey, goodness has always been about more than delicious products. For 120 years, Hershey has been committed to good business by operating fairly, ethically and sustainably to make a positive impact on society.  This means contributing to a better life for its employees, consumers, communities, and, ultimately, creating a bright future for children in need.  This commitment is exemplified by Milton Hershey School, established in 1909 by the company's founder and administered by Hershey Trust Company. The children who attend the school receive education, housing, and medical care — thriving as direct beneficiaries of The Hershey Company's success.

[1]NPD's SnackTrack^® Holidays Christmas Profile, December 2013

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ring-in-the-holidays-with-new-and-classic-treats-from-hershey-300002871.html

SOURCE The Hershey Company