DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION
DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION | May 22, 2024 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | May 22, 2024 |
Entity Registrant Name | HERSHEY CO |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-183 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-0691590 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 19 East Chocolate Avenue |
Entity Address, City or Town | Hershey |
Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 17033 |
City Area Code | 717 |
Local Phone Number | 534-4200 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, one dollar par value |
Trading Symbol | HSY |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000047111 |
Amendment Flag | false |