Hershey To Raise Prices Of Some Of Its Chocolate 

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(Hershey, PA)  —  Stock up on chocolate now, because after the new year it is likely going to cost more.  Hershey announced it is going through with a planned price increase early next year to offset increases in commodity and shipping costs.  The candy company said it would raise prices of some of its products by about two-and-a-half percent.  It also has other changes in the works, including a Reese’s Thins, which would be a 40 percent slimmer peanut butter cup.  It has also purchased some healthier products, including Pirate Brands.