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TREASURY STOCK ACTIVITY - SCHEDULE OF TREASURY STOCK ACTIVITY (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Feb. 13, 2023
Oct. 01, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares issued for stock options and incentive compensation (shares)   (525,299)
Total net share repurchases (shares)   474,701
Excise tax associated with net share repurchases (shares)   0
Net change (shares)   474,701
Shares issued for stock options and incentive compensation   $ (21,858)
Total net share repurchases   218,052
Excise tax associated with net share repurchases   2,181
Net change   $ 220,233
Hershey Trust Company    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Treasury stock, shares, acquired (shares) 1,000,000  
Treasury stock, shares, acquired $ 239,910  
Hershey Common Stock | Hershey Trust Company    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Treasury stock, shares, acquired (shares)   1,000,000
Treasury stock, shares, acquired   $ 239,910