Share The Love With Treats From Hershey This Valentine’s Day

With New Flavors and Festive Candies, Hershey Sweetens the Season of Love

HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Valentine’s Day is the sweetest day of the year, and whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a last-minute cupid, The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) has new sweet treats and delicious classics to help everyone feel the love. From delightful candies to share with family and friends to unique gifts and friendship exchanges, the Valentine’s Day 2015 collection from The Hershey Company offers something special no matter how you celebrate Valentine’s Day.

A New Twist on a Classic
Valentine’s Day is the holiday of kisses, and this season you can show that special someone in your life how much you care by giving them Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate Truffle candies. New to the Valentine’s Day collection this year, Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate Truffles feature a smooth chocolate filling and festive foils and will add a sweet touch to your Valentine’s Day, whether presented as a gift or displayed in a candy dish.  

Create a Cupid-Worthy Candy Dish
Make your home a sweet setting during the season of love by adorning candy bowls with treats dressed for the occasion such as Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates or Hershey’s Hugs Candies in red, pink and silver foils. Fill your rooms with delicious classics that everyone will enjoy with Hershey’s Miniatures Assortment, which includes all of your favorites dressed up for Valentine’s Day. With individual characters on each treat, these candies are the perfect way to show all of your guests how much you care.

New for Gifting and Friendship Exchanges
Valentine’s Day is also a moment to share a treat with friends and family with fun and casual gift items such as Jolly Rancher Dippers. New this year, these festive treats come in two bold flavor combinations – Green Apple and Watermelon, and Cherry and Grape – and include a personalized label for gifting.

You can also spell out your love with the new Jolly Rancher XOXO Gummies. These fun treats boast bold flavors and each letter-shaped candy is a perfect way to send hugs and kisses to loved ones.

Say “I Love You” with a Valentine’s Day Basket
Consider starting a new family tradition this year. Surprise your kids with a basket filled with delicious treats from Hershey, such as new, York Peppermint Patties 5 oz. Heart or Reese’s Peanut Butter 5 oz. Heart, Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates Heart Box and Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Rose Cane. Put the final touch on each basket with a new favorite such as Jolly Rancher Dippers.

Personalized Treats
Make sweet memories this holiday by giving your Valentine a personal craft such as Hershey’s Hugs & Kisses Sweetheart Roses or a customizable treat like Reese’s Melt Your Heart Brownies.

Hershey Valentine’s Day offerings are now available at retailers nationwide.

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.