Hershey acquires minority stake in snack manufacturer Quinn

 

Established in 2010, only three days after founder Kristy Lewis' son Quinn was born, the company's mission is to use the very best real ingredients backed with a commitment to supporting agriculture and food transparency. Today, Quinn has established itself as a salty snack leader in the natural channel with distribution in over 7,500 stores nationwide. Excitement for the brand's innovative snacks, which include both savory and indulgent product offerings, has led to 65% growth in revenue this year over last year and has elevated Quinn to the leading pretzel brand in the Natural Channel and Whole Foods Market.

"Quinn shares Hershey's commitment to sustainable business practices, inclusivity, listening to consumers, and being transparent about how their products are made and what goes into them," said Steve Voskuil, Hershey Chief Financial Officer. "Its emergence as a leader in natural foods is impressive, and we look forward to supporting their next phase of growth."