Hershey Co.

Baskin-Robbins teams up with The Hershey Company to create 13 candy-infused ice cream concoctions.

David J. West, president and chief executive officer, The Hershey Company, announces several changes to the Hershey Executive Team, which are effective immediately.

In order to work on ventures that leverage strategic consumer insights and innovation, Thomas K. Hernquist, senior vice president, global chief growth officer, will resign from The Hershey Company, effective December 31, 2007.

Dean Foods Company appoints Gregg A. Tanner to the position of executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective November 5.

The Hershey Company announces that David J. West has been named president, chief executive officer and director of the company.

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.