Family Heir of Reese Criticizes Hershey's Over Ingredient Swap to "Peanut Butter Crème"

The grandson of H.B. Reese, known for Reese's candy, accuses The Hershey Co. of betraying consumer trust. Brad Reese criticizes Hershey for replacing real ingredients with cheaper alternatives in products like Reese's.

H.B. Reese created the famous cup in 1928, aiming for quality, but Brad Reese claims Hershey has strayed from that legacy. He highlights a recent incident where a candy bag labeled with alternative ingredients was inedible.

Hershey refutes claims of compromising quality, stating they maintain the original recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Market pressures, like high cocoa prices, have led companies to adjust formulas to manage costs.

Brad Reese disputes Hershey's stance, citing changes in products like Take5 and Fast Break bars. He is critical of Hershey's use of terms like "chocolate candy" to avoid strict FDA regulations on cocoa content.

Despite Hershey's assurance of no consumer impact from formula changes, Brad Reese argues that public feedback contradicts this claim.