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Hershey's Reese's Faces Backlash Over Skimpflation Practices

3/3/2026

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The trend of skimpflation in the candy industry draws scrutiny of The Hershey Company's Reese's products.
Brad Reese, the brand's founder's grandson, criticizes Hershey for replacing traditional milk chocolate and peanut butter with cheaper alternatives.
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative says skimpflation raises health concerns from more processed ingredients and urges federal labeling improvements.
Hershey has faced scrutiny but says its iconic products remain unchanged.

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The trend of skimpflation in the candy industry draws scrutiny of The Hershey Company's Reese's products.
Brad Reese, the brand's founder's grandson, criticizes Hershey for replacing traditional milk chocolate and peanut butter with cheaper alternatives.
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative says skimpflation raises health concerns from more processed ingredients and urges federal labeling improvements.
Hershey has faced scrutiny but says its iconic products remain unchanged.