Hershey's Alters Reese's Candy Recipe, Upsetting Grandson of Inventor
Feb 19, 2026, 8:28 PM
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TL;DR
Hershey's adjusts some Reese's candy recipes to cope with high cocoa prices, sparking dissatisfaction from the grandson of the original inventor.
Due to soaring cocoa prices, Hershey's has reformulated some Reese's candy recipes, opting for a chocolate-flavored coating instead of genuine milk chocolate. Brad Reese, the grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor, expressed disappointment over this alteration, citing his embarrassment and concern about the candy's integrity.