Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor says Hershey is cutting corners

6 days ago

Brad Reese, grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor, accuses Hershey of using cheaper ingredients in Reese’s products.
Hershey acknowledges recipe changes, citing consumer demand for innovation and high cocoa prices as reasons.
Reese claims Hershey replaced milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut crème in some products.
Hershey states Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups remain unchanged but admits variations in other Reese’s products.
Reese criticizes new Reese’s products like Mini Hearts for being inedible and not meeting traditional quality standards.
FDA has strict labeling rules for chocolate, but companies can use alternative wording to bypass them.
Reese notes differences in Reese’s products sold in Europe compared to the U.S., with altered ingredients.
Hershey’s CFO claims recipe changes underwent extensive consumer testing with no negative impact.
Reese urges Hershey to prioritize quality, quoting Milton Hershey: 'Give them quality, that’s the best advertising.'

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