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Hershey Plans Upcoming Layoffs in Canada

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 15, 2026
200 OF 18,650 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Canada.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Hershey Company has announced plans for upcoming layoffs in Canada, affecting approximately 200 employees. These layoffs are part of a restructuring effort aimed at optimizing operations within the company. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on January 15, 2026. This decision comes as Hershey seeks to adapt to changing market conditions and improve overall efficiency. The company has stated that it will provide severance rights to affected employees as part of this transition.

The Hershey Company cut 200 jobs as of January 15, 2026.

That is roughly 1.1% of the 18,650 people The Hershey Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 4 layoff events at The Hershey Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 700 employees.

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The Hershey CompanyHSY
Consumer Defensive · 18,650 employees
4
EVENTS TRACKED
1,000
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED APR 30, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 30, 2026