date:Jul 30, 2018
The Hershey Co. benefited from its acquisition of Amplify Snack Brands earlier this year during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The companys sales rose 5.6% during the quarter ended July 1.
Hershey snacking sales grew 0.3% for the 12 weeks ending July 15, driven by strong Amplify growth, said Michele Gross Buck, president and chief executive officer, during a July 26 conference call to discuss quarterly results. Skinny Pop, ready-to-eat popcorn, grew 8.3% during the same time frame, gaining