Beloved chocolate treat poised to return to classic recipe after criticism [Yahoo! Finance]
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The move was outlined during the company's 2026 Investor Day, during which executives said certain products will return to classic milk and dark chocolate formulation. In a statement to AP, Hershey said it is “committed to making products consumers love,” as the company faces growing scrutiny over perceived changes to the taste and quality of some items. The controversy intensified after Brad Reese, grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups founder H.B. Reese, publicly accused the company of altering key ingredients and drifting from the product's original standards. Reese on Thursday sharply criticized The Hershey Company , framing the decision to revert to earlier formulations as a response to public pressure rather than proactive leadership. “This is a reversal under pressure, not leadership,” Reese said, arguing the company acted only after widespread backlash forced its hand. He also questioned how the issue escalated to the point of becoming a national story, adding, “Wh
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- Reese's Founder's Grandson Says 'It Was Not Edible' And Throws Out New Candy — Blames Swapping Real Milk Chocolate For 'Compound Coating' [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Chocolate prices expected to ease by autumn [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Hershey's to Return to Real Chocolate by 2027 After Customer Backlash [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Hershey Is Reviving Reese's Original Recipe After Viral Backlash [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Hershey says 'classic' Reese's returning; founder's grandson cries PR [USA TODAY]USA TODAY
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