Hershey Returns Chocolate to Products Amidst Backlash
The Hershey Company has announced a significant shift, committing to return to using “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes” across its Reese’s and Hershey’s product lines by 2027. This decision follows public criticism from Brad Reese, grandson of the candy’s inventor, who voiced concerns over the company’s alteration of original formulas in spinoff products. While Hershey’s CEO attributes the change to a desire for portfolio alignment and consistency, Brad Reese remains cautious, vowing to verify the authenticity of the new recipes based on taste. The company plans to revert to real milk chocolate for various Reese’s items, including minis and shapes, and classic Hershey’s bars, while also working to eliminate artificial colors from all products.
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