I just read an announcement made by Hershey's Inc. They have formed a wholly owned subsidiary called Artisan Confections Company. Artisan has just completed the purchase of Joseph Schmidt Confections. For those of you not in the know Joseph Schmidt is one of San Francisco's favorite chocolatiers. They have some of the cutest chocolates made in America. I just love their little easter duckies! You can find them in fine food stores across the country. Artisan also acquired the two retail stores operated by Joseph Schmidt in San Fancisco.