After backlash, Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe
Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers
TL;DR
Hershey to Change Chocolate in Some Disputed Reese’s Items Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have always been made with real milk chocolate or dark chocolate and peanut butter. But a small portion of Hershey’s and Reese’s products, like mini Easter eggs, are now made with a coating that contains less chocolate.
Sources
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Bloomberg Industries
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-31/hershey-to-change-chocolate-in-some-disputed-reese-s-items
2
Fortune
https://fortune.com/2026/04/01/hershey-reeses-peanut-butter-cups-original-ingredients
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CBS News MoneyWatch
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hershey-keeping-classic-recipe-reeses-criticism