HERSHEY, Pa., Jan.

A Hershey Co. plant that made York Peppermint Patties and Jolly Rancher hard candies closed its doors Friday as the company transferred production to Mexico. The plant had operated in Reading since 1986.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - It was a big enough bummer for Kenneth Affolter when he was sentenced to more than five years in prison for making pot-laced treats and soft drinks. Now he faces the wrath of a candy giant. The Hershey Co.

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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YoCream International, Inc., a leader in frozen yogurt and smoothie manufacturing, announces the introduction of a new frozen carbonated beverage (FCB) line featuring Jolly Rancher(R) candy flavors.