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Hershey reported consolidated net sales of US$3.091 billion for Q4 2025 and provided a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, citing operational improvements and brand investments as drivers of future growth.

The association believes Kuester’s experience in building high‑performing teams and aligning commercial, supply‑chain and operational strategies made her the preferred candidate to guide SNAC through a period of industry change and opportunity.

Bret Hathaway has been promoted to vice president of procurement and commodities at Flowers Foods, succeeding Miles Dennis, who retired after 41 years.

The appointment comes as Magnolia marks three decades since its founding and signals a shift toward more aggressive store growth and commercial partnerships.

PepsiCo is taking a meaningful step to lower the prices of many of our most loved snacks by up to nearly 15%, including Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos.