Hershey Says It Will Shift Back to Classic Reese's Recipe After Backlash
The company said less than 3% of Reese’s products will change, while classic recipes return for flagship candies by 2027.
- On Wednesday, Pennsylvania-based The Hershey announced it will restore classic Milk Chocolate and dark chocolate recipes for all Reese's Peanut Butter Cups products starting in 2027.
- The decision follows criticism from Brad Reese, the grandson of the founder, who posted a letter on his LinkedIn profile on Valentine's Day alleging the company shifted to cheaper ingredients.
- High cocoa prices led Hershey and other manufacturers to experiment with less chocolate in recent years, affecting products like mini Easter eggs with reduced chocolate coatings.
- Hershey acknowledged recipe changes but stated it aimed to meet evolving consumer tastes and demand for innovation in its product portfolio.
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Hershey announces plan to change chocolate recipe following callout from grandson of Reese's founder
Major American confectioner Hershey signaled a return to its "classic" chocolate formulations after Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese's founder H.B. Reese, challenged the brand publicly, Yahoo! Finance reported. On Feb. 14, Reese published a scathing open letter on LinkedIn, tagging Hershey's manager of corporate brand and editorial, Todd Scott, and alleging that the corporation had prioritized profits over quality for the Reese's brand. "Today,…
Hershey’s Promises to Use Only Real Chocolate After Backlash
For weeks, Brad Reese, a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor, has been on a mission to restore the legacy of the candy that bears his family’s name. It started when he bit into a Reese’s Mini Heart: “It was disgusting,” he said in an interview. Ever since, Reese has been railing against the Hershey Co., which makes Reese’s products, on LinkedIn and in media appearances. Cheered on by other vocal chocolate fans, he has accused the …
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Hershey Reverting to 'Classic' Reese's Recipe After Critical Letter
Hershey is working to make changes in its peanut butter cup recipe after the grandson of the Reese's candy inventor criticized the company. The post Hershey Reverting to ‘Classic’ Reese’s Recipe After Inventor’s Grandson Issues Critical Letter appeared first on Breitbart.
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