LOCKHART, TEXAS — The Hershey Creamery Company, also known as Hershey’s Ice Cream, has chosen Lockhart to expand its operations, the company announced this week. 

The company purchased over seven acres in the Lockhart Industrial Park II for the facility, which will distribute Hershey’s Ice Cream products to retailers throughout Central and South Texas.

Upon completion, the company is anticipated to bring in more tax revenue and up to 20 jobs to Lockhart’s residents.

“I welcome Hershey’s Ice Cream to Lockhart,” said Mayor Lew White. “The logistics and distribution industry is one of four business sectors Lockhart has targeted in its five-year economic growth plan given our citizens’ workforce readiness and location to serve Austin and San Antonio.”

“Lockhart’s size and location are the perfect example of what we look for in our operations,” he said. “Texas has always been a great state for business, and we look forward to starting our Lockhart operation.”

Hershey's Ice Cream is not affiliated with candy manufacturer The Hershey Company.