The Hershey Company had partnered 7-Eleven in Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. The Hershey’s Nuggets will be available in four flavours for the initial product launch. There are Creamy Milk, Cookies n Crème, Creamy Strawberry and Creamy Yogurt flavours.
The Hershey’s manufacturing plant in Malaysia will produce these confectionery items. The plant features the latest manufacturing innovations such as the automated candy-making tehcnology and proprietary equipment and systems developed specfically for Hershey. High-speed wrapping machines feature one-of-a-kind packaging technology. This plant currently produces the Hershey’s Kisses, Bars, Nuggets and Syrup for Asia.
“Working with 7-Eleven is a terrific opportunity to bring creative snacking concepts to meet consumer needs across international markets. We have integrated 7-Eleven’s shopper insights and go-to-market expertise in the convenience channel with Hershey’s proprietary consumer insights and innovation process to commercialize innovative new products. Having a global retail leader such as 7-Eleven as an innovation partner will be a powerful collaboration that will benefit consumers. This is just the start of a new relationship between two great companies with iconic brands.”
Hershey International Senior Managing Director Mark Calhoun
