Bert Alfonso, vice president, finance and planning, North American Commercial Group, is named senior vice president, chief financial officer for The Hershey Company, effective immediately.
Starbucks Coffee Company and The Hershey Company are joining forces to transform the premium chocolate segment through the creation of a new Starbucks-branded premium chocolate platformin the United States starting this fall.
In May 2007, The Hershey Company announced that John C. Long is named Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility. Long will report to Thomas K. Hernquist, senior vice president, global chief growth officer.
Confectionary giant Cadbury Schweppes plans to divest three non-core businesses as part of a strategy to achieve its 250 million disposal target outlined for the end of 2007.
To maximize shareowner value, Cadbury Schweppes is evaluating options for the intended separation of its confectionery and Americas Beverages businesses.
The Hershey Company signs a multiyear agreement with GSI Commerce Inc. to provide a full-service, direct-to-consumer solution for its online gift store Hershey's Gifts (www.hersheysgifts.com) and catalog Mauna Loa (www.maunaloa.com).
