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    Hershey Chocolate Bar
    Dave Fusaro
    Dec. 2, 2022
    No longer just a chocolatier or a candy company, Hershey stays close to its roots and values yet finds sweet success. That's why we've named it our 2022 Processor of the Year....
    Keurig Dr Pepper
    Dave Fusaro
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Once a soft drink company, now part coffee company, recent acquisitions are making it a leader in the energy drinks space.
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    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 17, 2023
    The American subsidiary's investments in value-added, case-ready and prepared foods are critical building blocks for its future success.
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    Dave Fusaro
    Nov. 17, 2023
    The global parent wants to be a leader in environmental concerns and has the size and footprint to have an impact.
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    Pan Demetrakakes
    Dec. 2, 2022
    The principles that got Hershey manufacturing through the coronavirus crisis will power it going forward.
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    Hershey Group
    Pan Demetrakakes
    Dec. 2, 2022
    Hershey’s decision to become a snack company, not just a chocolate company, opened up new vistas for R&D.
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    Dec. 15, 2021
    Finances, product development and manufacturing all made for a stellar year for the snacking giant.
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    Dec. 15, 2021
    Demand during the pandemic boosted Mondelēz’s sales, but meeting that demand was a challenge for manufacturing.

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    With steady, focused management, innovative R&D, plants around the world – and a social conscience – we're pleased to name PepsiCo our 11th annual Processor of the Year.
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    Dec. 2, 2014
    By changing the way the world eats, WhiteWave Foods has a brief past but a very bright future.
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    WhiteWave is building a world-class research center in Colorado.