date:Feb 02, 2014
the company expects its net sales in 2014 to grow 5% to 7%, driven primarily by core brand volume growth and innovation. Hershey is targeting adjusted diluted earnings per share growth of 9% to 11% for the full year.
Plans in 2014 focus on targeted growth initiatives in key global markets, new product launches in both the U.S. and international geographies and continued support of core brands. Hershey expects its December agreement to acquire 80% of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co.,