Even the Healthiest People Indulge in Candy at the Holidays, Hershey Says
Alex Corcoran, senior director of seasons at Hershey, told Cheddar about how the candy giant looks at the holidays as a market unto itself. Everybody indulges in candy at this time of year, he said, even the most health-conscious among us.
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/hersheys-goes-all-in-for-the-holiday-season).
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