In honour of the milestone, Hershey hosted an event for local community members and dignitaries, including US Congressman Robert Goodlatte and Virginia Senator Emmett Hanger (US).
Thirty years after production began with 150 employees, the plant’s presence in Stuarts Draft has grown significantly.
In 1997, Hershey invested $57m into the plant, upgrading its machinery and adding five manufacturing lines. An additional $7m was invested into the plant in 2009.
The Stuarts Draft plant now employs nearly 900 local Virginians and contributes approximately $100m to the local economy annually.
Source: Hershey Company
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