Oct. 26, 2009 (PR Newswire) --

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- This just in from the sweet news department: Sugar Stand has announced that it now offers an American favorite: Hershey chocolates. "Our customers wanted more chocolate choices," Sugar Stand's spokesman said. "Specifically, they wanted brands from Hershey - and who can blame them? We are happy to comply and now offer a full selection of these candies in bulk."

Sugar Stand's customers are not alone in loving Hershey products. The Hershey Company, which is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is the largest chocolate producer in North America. The company has been in existence for over one-hundred years, consistently producing some of the world's favorite sweets. While Hershey's is best known for its milk chocolate, it is also the company behind beloved brands such as Kit Kat, Reese's, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, Jolly Rancher, and York Peppermint Patties.

In the United States, consumers love Hershey's brands. Hershey's Web site cites research indicating that movie-goers at concession stands regularly intend to select Hershey's products, with four out of the top five intended purchases being Hershey's brands. Hershey's brand portfolio share out-performs the brand portfolio shares of its two main competitors, Nestle and Mars, combined.

Hershey operates factories in Hershey, Pennsylvania as well as in California. Fresh chocolate deliveries begin with a manufacturing process that starts with roasting cacao beans. Once roasted, the beans are hulled and milled into a rich chocolate liquor before being blended with fresh whole milk and sugar. Soon, the creamy milk chocolate is ready to become a delicious chocolate candy bearing the Hershey name. Hershey uses a complex distribution system that delivers fresh products to distributors and retailers around the world.

"As an online provider of candy, freshness is one of our top priorities," Sugar Stand's spokesman said. "Hershey's distribution system is just the beginning for us. Meltage is a concern for us as well as for our customers which is why we recommend overnight shipping and include ice packs for orders containing chocolate."

Now that Sugar Stand has teamed up with the Hershey Company, consumers have an online store where they can stock up on products such as Hershey Kisses, bars, and peanut butter cups.

About Sugar Stand:

Sugar Stand, an online candy store, offers candy lovers a huge selection of bulk candy for any occasion. In addition to offering Hershey products, Sugar Stand carries healthy snacks, lollipops, gum, hard candies, sugar-free candies, novelties and nostalgic candy, and other sweet delights.

Contact Information:

Logan Desmond
Sugar Stand
Email: logan@sugarstand.com
Website: http://www.sugarstand.com/

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SOURCE Sugar Stand