Update 12pm: Adds Hershey confirmation. Hershey Co. (NYSE:HSY) said it entered into an agreement to acquire the LesserEvil organic popcorn and snacks brand. The chocolate maker said the deal is ...

An agreement was announced by the company Thursday, confirming an earlier report from The Wall Street Journal. Hershey didn’t disclose the price it agreed to pay.

In addition to its signature organic popcorn, the company makes Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls, Himalayan Pink Salt Power Curls and grain-free Paleo Puffs. “Our commitment is to make clean ...