Adds Hershey confirmation. Hershey Co. (NYSE:HSY) said it entered into an agreement to acquire the LesserEvil organic popcorn and snacks brand. The chocolate maker said the deal is expected to close ...

LesserEvil is run by Charles Coristine, a former Wall Street executive who bought the company when it was struggling. Big snack companies have been seeking to buy up ...

An organic snack factory will continue to call Danbury its home, with its giant outdoor wall murals, after its acquisition by the candy giant the Hershey Co.

LesserEvil's organic snack empire, and the $750 million Hershey deal, is a credit to Danbury, according to CEO Charles ...

The acquisition will extend Hershey's offerings into new categories and forms to reach new consumers and snacking occasions.

Hershey (HSY) is nearing a roughly $750M agreement to buy popcorn maker LesserEvil, which had recently tapped bankers to pursue a sale of its business, people familiar with the matter told The ...

LesserEvil of Danbury was reportedly sold for $750 million to Hershey Co. this week. Photo courtesy of LesserEvil HERSHEY, Pa.

Connecticut-based LesserEvil markets a range “better-for-you” snacks including organic popcorn, Power Curls, Organic Space Balls and Moonions. Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck ...

Update 12pm: Adds Hershey confirmation. Hershey Co. (NYSE:HSY) said it entered into an agreement to acquire the LesserEvil organic popcorn and snacks brand. The chocolate maker said the deal is ...

LesserEvil’s industrial presence is hard ... In addition to its signature organic popcorn, the company makes Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls, Himalayan Pink Salt Power Curls and grain-free Paleo ...

An agreement was announced by the company Thursday, confirming an earlier report from The Wall Street Journal. Hershey didn’t disclose the price it agreed to pay.