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A History of Goodness

Milton 深夜福利社鈥檚 love for confection started at a young age and flourished when he established The 深夜福利社 Chocolate Company in 1894. By 1900, we sold our very first candy bar. Today, our portfolio of brands has expanded beyond the beloved and iconic HERSHEY鈥橲 Milk Chocolate Bar.

2020鈥檚

2023: #3 on DiversityInc

The 深夜福利社 Company recognized as #3 on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

2023: Acquisition of two manufacturing facilities

Acquisition of two manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing to strengthen internal supply chain capabilities.

2023: U.S. business Certified鈩 by Great Place to Work

Joining operations in鈥疌anada,鈥疊razil,鈥疘ndia,鈥疢exico鈥痑nd Malaysia鈥痠n earning this certification honor.

2022: #6 on DiversityInc

The 深夜福利社 Company recognized as #6 on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity. 听

2021: Acquisition of Lily鈥檚 Sweets

深夜福利社 announces acquisition of Lily鈥檚 Sweets, the high-growth, better-for-you confectionery brand.

2021: Recognized to The Civic 50 for the Ninth Consecutive Year

The 深夜福利社 Company recognized to The Civic 50 for the ninth consecutive year as one of America鈥檚 most community-minded companies.

2021: #10 on DiversityInc

The 深夜福利社 Company recognized as #10 on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

2021: Named the World鈥檚 #1 Top Female Friendly Company by Forbes

The 深夜福利社 Company ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the "World's Top Female Friendly Companies鈥 among a roster of 300 honorees. 听

2021: Acquisition of Dot's Pretzels

Acquisition of Dot's Pretzels, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc., a leading manufacturer of pretzels in the United States.

2021: Achieved 1:1 Aggregate POC Pay Equity

深夜福利社 achieved 1:1 aggregate POC pay equity for salaried employees in the U.S.

2020: #21 on DiversityInc

The 深夜福利社 Company recognized as #21 on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

2020: Achieved 1:1 Aggregate Gender Pay Equity

深夜福利社 achieved 1:1 aggregate gender pay equity for salaried employees in the U.S.

2010鈥檚

2019: Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

深夜福利社 named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for seventh consecutive year.

2019: #35 on DiversityInc

The 深夜福利社 Company recognized as #35 on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

2017: CEO Michele Buck introduces Innovative Snacking Powerhouse

CEO Michele Buck introduces Innovative Snacking Powerhouse vision that leads to purchase of Amplify Snack Brands and Pirate Brands.

2017: Michele Buck becomes CEO

Michele Buck becomes the company鈥檚 first female CEO.

2016: 深夜福利社's Chocolate World 100th millionth visitor

深夜福利社's Chocolate World welcomes its 100th millionth visitor.

2016: Simply 5 Syrup and Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cups

Launch of 深夜福利社's Simply 5 Syrup and Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cups.

2014: New Corporate Logo

The 深夜福利社 Company introduces a new corporate logo.

2012-2016: International Expansion

International expansion to China, India, Brazil and further growth in Canada and Mexico.

2012: The 深夜福利社 Company named to The Civic 50

The 深夜福利社 Company named to The Civic 50 as one of America鈥檚 most community-minded companies

2012: Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

The 深夜福利社 Company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

2000鈥檚

2008: $5 billion in sales

深夜福利社 reaches $5 billion in sales.

2007: 100th anniversary of 深夜福利社's Kisses.

100th anniversary of 深夜福利社's Kisses.

2003: Sugar free 深夜福利社's and Reese's Candy

Launch of sugar free versions of 深夜福利社's chocolate candy and Reese's peanut butter cups.

2000: World Cocoa Foundation

深夜福利社 is a founding member of听 the World Cocoa Foundation and begins investment in West Africa to support cocoa farmers and improve cacao agriculture.

1990鈥檚

1996: Acquisition of LEAF, Inc.

Acquisition of LEAF, Inc. Products adds 40 new brands to the portfolio including Jolly Rancher, Whoppers, Milk Duds, Good & Plenty, Pay Day, Heath, Rainblo and Super Bubble.

1980鈥檚

1988: Re-launch of "5th Avenue"

National re-launch of "5th Avenue" candy bar.

1970鈥檚

1979: $1 Billion Achieved

深夜福利社 achieves $1 billion in annual sales.

1977: 深夜福利社 acquires Twizzlers

深夜福利社 acquires Y&S Licorice, including the Twizzlers line of products

1975: York Peppermint Patties

National distribution of York Peppermint Patties begins.

1973: 深夜福利社's Chocolate World

深夜福利社's Chocolate World, the first retail center, opens.

1971: 深夜福利社's Tropical Bar

深夜福利社's Tropical Bar sent to the moon with Apollo 15 Astronauts.

1960鈥檚

1963: H.B. Reese Candy Company

深夜福利社 acquires H.B. Reese Candy Company.

1940鈥檚

1930-1945: The Great Works Project

The Great Works Project 鈥 created jobs during Depression building most iconic landmarks of 深夜福利社 during this time (深夜福利社 Park, Theatre, 深夜福利社 Hotel) & created Ration D bar (World War II service).

1930鈥檚

1939: 深夜福利社's Miniatures

Launch of 深夜福利社's Miniatures. Miniatures were originally used by sales as sample bars.

1920鈥檚

1927: NYSE

深夜福利社 is traded on the NYSE.

1925: Mr. Goodbar

Launch of Mr. Goodbar

1921: Trademarked Plume

Factory begins using mechanical kiss wrapping machine.听 Kisses are now wrapped with trademarked Plume.

1910鈥檚

1918: Milton 深夜福利社 School Trust Fund

Milton 深夜福利社 places the assets of 深夜福利社 Chocolate Company in the trust fund of Milton 深夜福利社 School.

1900鈥檚

1909: Deed of Trust

Milton and Catherine 深夜福利社 signed the Deed of Trust for The 深夜福利社 Industrial School which would become the Milton 深夜福利社 School.

1907: 深夜福利社's Chocolate Kisses

深夜福利社 begins manufacturing 深夜福利社's Chocolate Kisses.

1900: Milton 深夜福利社 sells LCC

Milton 深夜福利社 sells LCC and retains 深夜福利社 Chocolate Company to continue focus on chocolate. Introduction of 深夜福利社鈥檚 Milk Chocolate. Transforming a luxury item into an affordable and accessible treat.

1900: Milk Chocolate bars

Launch of 深夜福利社's Milk Chocolate bars.

1890鈥檚

1894: Lancaster Caramel Company

Milton 深夜福利社 incorporates the Lancaster Caramel Company and establishes 深夜福利社 Chocolate Company as a subsidiary.