Hershey returns to real #chocolate in Reese’s products. “…while this might seem like a significant shift by the multinational, it amounts to less than 3% of #Reese’s products & a fraction of #Hershey’s overall portfolio.
…classic Hershey’s chocolate bars & Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups already use pure milk & dark chocolate. The products requiring change make up a small section of the portfolio – mini Reese’s cups & shapes,…Reese’s Fast Break candy bar, &...” https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/04/01/hershey-returns-to-real-chocolate-in-reeses-products/
Hershey u‑turns as real chocolate makes a comeback

Hershey’s plans to return real chocolate to select Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027, signalling a shift towards 'cleaner' labels and higher‑quality recipes that could reshape strategy across the confectionery industry.

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