The change follows weeks of complaints from a grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor and other vocal consumers.

*The Hershey Company is making a significant pivot after drawing fire over ingredient substitutions in several of its well-known products. The candy maker has pledged to bring back “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes” by 2027,

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.

As Hershey adapts to higher commodity costs, its own disclosures show which items still meet the FDA’s milk chocolate standard — and which don’t. Brad Reese, grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup creator, alleges that The Hershey Company has ...