SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2003
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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-183 23-0691590
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
100 Crystal A Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 534-6799
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
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On January 29, 2003, Hershey Foods Corporation (the "Corporation") announced
sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2002.
A copy of the Corporation's press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 29, 2003
HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By /s/ Frank Cerminara
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Frank Cerminara
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99 Hershey Foods Corporation Press Release dated January 29, 2003
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