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Hershey Faces Backlash Over Alleged Formula Changes in Reese's
business1 day ago

Hershey Faces Backlash Over Alleged Formula Changes in Reese's

Brad Reese, grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor, has sparked a national debate over the taste and quality of Hershey products. He claims the company replaced real chocolate and peanut butter with cheaper vegetable oils and 'crèmes' to cut costs. While Hershey insists its core recipes are unchanged, critics point to widespread consumer complaints, regulatory history, and ingredient shifts in other brands as evidence of 'incremental degradation.'

via Grub Street|
#business#compound-chocolate#consumer-trust
Hershey Reinstates Unchanged Reese’s Pumpkins After Legal Victory
business2 months ago

Hershey Reinstates Unchanged Reese’s Pumpkins After Legal Victory

Hershey is reintroducing Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins for the 2026 Halloween season without altering their plain, oval shape, following a federal court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging deceptive advertising. The company’s 2026 lineup includes over 20 new and returning seasonal items, marking its largest Halloween rollout to date. While the candies remain unchanged, Hershey highlights strong consumer demand, noting that Reese’s is the preferred brand for 37% of shoppers and pumpkins are the top choice for 22% of consumers. The move coincides with a broader industry trend of extending Halloween-themed sales into summer, with record spending of $13.1 billion reported in 2025.

via usatoday.com|
#business#consumer-law#halloween
Reese’s reformulations reveal stealth cost-cutting in the snack industry
economy7 months ago

Reese’s reformulations reveal stealth cost-cutting in the snack industry

The Conversation article explains that Reese’s has quietly changed ingredients for certain line extensions to cut costs amid inflation and supply-chain pressures. It describes how standard industry practices—reformulation, shrinkflation (smaller sizes) and skimpflation (cheaper ingredients)—are common in food manufacturing and often go unnoticed by consumers because tests like the triangle test can fail to detect subtle differences. The piece also places these changes in historical context (e.g., Olestra) and notes that, when taste remains acceptable, reformulations can preserve brand equity even as costs are kept in check.

via The Conversation|
#economy#reeses#reformulation
Reese's founder's grandson accuses Hershey of diluting the iconic recipe
business8 months ago

Reese's founder's grandson accuses Hershey of diluting the iconic recipe

Brad Reese, the inventor's grandson, accuses Hershey of replacing milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with creme across Reese's products, threatening brand trust. Hershey says the changes are recipe adjustments to support innovations while preserving the core chocolate-and-peanut-butter balance. The dispute references new heart-shaped Minis, European variants, FDA labeling rules, and price pressures that influence formulations.

via CBS News|
#brad-reese#business#fda
Hershey Sued for Deceptive Reese's Packaging
legal2 years ago

Hershey Sued for Deceptive Reese's Packaging

Four customers in Florida have filed a federal lawsuit against The Hershey Company, alleging that the packaging of certain Reese's Peanut Butter products is misleading. The plaintiffs claim that the designs on the wrappers suggest intricate carvings on the chocolates, which are not present in the actual products. They seek unspecified compensatory damages, arguing that the deceptive packaging influenced their purchasing decisions. The Hershey Company has not responded to requests for comment.

via NPR|
#deceptive-packaging#hershey#lawsuit
Reese's introduces surprise caramel twist to classic peanut butter cup
food-and-beverage2 years ago

Reese's introduces surprise caramel twist to classic peanut butter cup

The Hershey Company is introducing the Reese's Caramel Big Cup, a new variation of their classic peanut butter cup that includes a layer of caramel. This comes in response to a Change.org petition started in 2021, requesting the return of Reese's peanut butter cups with caramel. The new candy will be available nationwide starting November 17th in standard and king size packages.

via USA TODAY|
#caramel#food-and-beverage#hershey
Reese's Sweepstakes Promotion Raises Legal Concerns
business3 years ago

Reese's Sweepstakes Promotion Raises Legal Concerns

Reese's may be violating state and federal laws with its sweepstakes offer advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion states "You could win $25,000," but only after purchasing and opening the package can consumers see the small print stating that no purchase is necessary to enter. Consumer advocate Edgar Dworsky raised concerns about the lack of signs indicating no purchase is necessary in candy displays across multiple states. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated it cannot comment on specific companies but enforces laws against "unfair and deceptive acts." Hershey Co., the owner of Reese's, has not responded to requests for comment.

via ABC News|
#business#laws#promotion
Easter Candy 2023: Top Sellers and Regional Preferences Revealed.
food3 years ago

Easter Candy 2023: Top Sellers and Regional Preferences Revealed.

Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs were the top-selling seasonal candy on Instacart last year in 29 states, according to data from Instacart. RetailMeNot's Easter candy survey also put Reese's eggs at the top with 51% of the 1,000 people surveyed claiming it's their favorite followed by chocolate bunnies, Cadbury eggs, jellybeans, and Peeps. Consumers will spend a record $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion last year, including $3.3 billion in candy, according to the National Retail Federation's annual holiday survey.

via Axios|
#candy#chocolate#easter