By acquiring manufacturing capacity from its former co-manufacturer for the SkinnyPop brand on May 31, 2023, Hershey is vertically integrating to gain more control over its supply chain. This initiative points to budget and focus on operational efficiency, production optimization, and supply chain management systems.
Filing excerpt
On May 31, 2023, we completed the acquisition of certain assets that provide additional manufacturing capacity from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc. (“Weaver”), a leader in the production and co-packing of microwave popcorn and ready-to-eat popcorn, and former co-manufacturer of the Company’s SkinnyPop brand.
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{
"signal_id": "754bf2b3-cfd5-4ab3-b000-7573501d2d39",
"signal_type": "sec-10k",
"signal_subtype": "acquisitionCompleted",
"detected_at": "2026-02-24T09:24:57.826+00:00",
"company": {
"name": "Hershey",
"domain": "thehersheycompany.com"
},
"data": {
"detail": "By acquiring manufacturing capacity from its former co-manufacturer for the SkinnyPop brand on May 31, 2023, Hershey is vertically integrating to gain more control over its supply chain. This initiative points to budget and focus on operational efficiency, production optimization, and supply chain management systems.",
"metrics": {
"timeframe": "multi_year"
},
"summary": "Hershey acquires manufacturing assets from Weaver Popcorn to strengthen its supply chain.",
"excerpts": "On May 31, 2023, we completed the acquisition of certain assets that provide additional manufacturing capacity from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc. (“Weaver”), a leader in the production and co-packing of microwave popcorn and ready-to-eat popcorn, and former co-manufacturer of the Company’s SkinnyPop brand.",
"relevance": 0.9,
"sentiment": "positive",
"confidence": "high",
"source_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000162828026008586/hsy-20251231.htm",
"filing_date": "2026-02-17",
"filing_year": 2026,
"fiscal_year_end": "12/31",
"sales_relevance": "Active integration needs",
"signal_category": "strategic",
"vendors_mentioned": [
"Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc."
]
}
}
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