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Hershey Reverts to Classic Recipes Amid Quality Concerns

4/1/2026

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Hershey Co. will revert to classic milk and dark recipes for some Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027, affecting under 3% of Reese’s products and a portion of Hershey’s offerings.
CEO Kirk Tanner says the decision was made before the backlash.
Brad Reese, grandson of the candy’s creator, remains skeptical, accusing the company of lowering ingredient quality.
Hershey will reformulate Kit Kat and remove artificial colors by 2027.

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Hershey Co. will revert to classic milk and dark recipes for some Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027, affecting under 3% of Reese’s products and a portion of Hershey’s offerings.
CEO Kirk Tanner says the decision was made before the backlash.
Brad Reese, grandson of the candy’s creator, remains skeptical, accusing the company of lowering ingredient quality.
Hershey will reformulate Kit Kat and remove artificial colors by 2027.