Why did the Hershey Company buy a town?
I didn't know they did.  The Headquarters is in Hershey, PA.
That town didn't exist before Hershey started it.
Hershey founded the company in 1894
Interesting.    What was the man's first name?
Lancaster Caramel Company. The Hershey Trust Company owns a minority stake, but retains a majority of the voting power within the company.
Hershey's chocolate is available across the United States, and in over 60 countries worldwide. They have three mega distribution centers, with modern technology and labor management systems. In addition, Hershey is a member of the World Cocoa Foundation. It is also associated with the Hersheypark Stadium and the Giant Center.
History.
History Early Years.
After an apprenticeship to a confectioner in 1873
and if I did it’d be Hershey, Pennsylvania."".
Hershey, Pennsylvania was also name dropped in “The Good Doctor,” when it was revealed that Shaun Murphy's (main character) love interest, Lea (played by Paige Spara) is moving to Hershey, Pa. to work in her family's auto body shop.
Notable people.
- Brian Baker, actor, lives in Hershey.
- John Bilbrey, director at McCormick & Company and former CEO and President of Hershey Company