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business16 days ago•4 min saved

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

business16 days ago•15 min saved

Inventor’s Grandson Blames Hershey for Damaging Reese’s Brand

The grandson of Reese’s inventor accuses Hershey of cutting corners and harming the Reese’s brand, underscoring a clash over the iconic candy’s legacy amid corporate ownership.

via Associated Press News|

#branding #business #confectionery

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Hershey Wins Lawsuit Over Reese's Halloween Candy Designs

A U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit claiming Hershey's Reese's Halloween candies were deceptive because their packaging depicted spooky designs that were absent from the actual chocolates, ruling that the lack of design did not cause economic harm to consumers.

via CBS News|

#business #deceptive-advertising #halloween-candies

business7 months ago•2 min saved

Reese's and Oreo Collaborate on New Treats After a Decade of Fans' Requests

Oreo and Reese's, despite being owned by different companies, have collaborated to release two new products combining their flavors, driven by consumer demand and as a strategic move amid declining snack sales, with the products available in September and a permanent addition to their lines.

via CNN|

#business #collaboration #consumer-demand

legal1 year ago•2 min saved

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

food-and-beverage2 years ago•1 min saved

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

business2 years ago•1 min saved

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

food2 years ago•1 min saved

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