Saturday, April 28, 2012

Higher prices boost Hershey 1Q results

FILE - In this July 21, 2005 file photo, a Hershey's Chocolate Kiss sits on the belt at Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pa. The candy maker said Tuesday, April 24, 2012, its first-quarter profit rose 24 percent as higher prices and cost cutting helped offset higher ingredient costs. The company raised its sales forecast for the year and shares rose 3.5 percent in premarket trading. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)The first quarter was a sweet one for The Hershey Co.


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