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Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory

Nbcnews · · 718 words · By Corky Siemaszko
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The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey Company for tinkering with the classic formula in its spinoff products, appears to have gotten some sweet revenge.

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Techniques found 3
Topics 2

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What happened

The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey Company for tinkering with the classic formula in its spinoff products, appears to have gotten some sweet revenge.

Why it matters

The candy company has announced that it will return to using “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes” in all its Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027.

Common ground

"If this is true, the people who deserve the credit are the loyal fans who were alarmed by what Hershey was doing," Brad Reese told NBC News on Wednesday.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Whataboutism, Smears: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Whataboutism 70% confidence
Deflecting criticism by pointing to a different issue.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Smears 80% confidence
Using damaging allegations to undermine a person's reputation.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing smears helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Right now, the Reese’s Mini Eggs that are a staple at Easter celebrations do not contain milk chocolate, according to their labels.”
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Claim 2: “The core recipes for our Hershey’s chocolate bars and Reese’s peanut butter cups have not changed,”
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Claim 3: “Neither do Reese’s Pieces, which were introduced in 1978 and became a sensation after they were featured in the 1982 movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.'”
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Claim 4: “Hershey is 'on track' to remove all artificial colors from its products by the end of next year, the company said.”
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Claim 5: “Right when I started with the company, we did a deep dive across our portfolio,”
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Claim 6: “The candy company has announced that it will return to using 'classic milk and dark chocolate recipes' in all its Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (, REE-siz) are an American candy by the Hershey Company consisting of a peanut butter filling encased in chocolate. They were created on November 15, 1928, by H. B. Reese, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese's_Peanut_Butter_Cups
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Claim 7: “In all, the company said the shift from chocolate compound coatings to the real thing will affect less than 3% of the Reese's products and a tiny portion of Hershey’s products.”
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Claim 8: “Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have been made with the same ingredients since 1928 — milk chocolate and peanut butter.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harry Burnett Reese (May 24, 1879 – May 16, 1956) was an American inventor and businessman known for creating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and founding the H. B. Reese Candy Company. In 2009, he was po…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._B._Reese
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (, REE-siz) are an American candy by the Hershey Company consisting of a peanut butter filling encased in chocolate. They were created on November 15, 1928, by H. B. Reese, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese's_Peanut_Butter_Cups
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hershey Company, often called just Hershey or Hershey's, is an American multinational confectionery company headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which is also home to Hersheypark and Hershey's …
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Claim 9: “Starting next year, candies inspired by the originals — like the 'mini Reese's cups and shapes,' as well as the Reese's Fast Break candy bar — will also be made with real milk chocolate instead of a chocolate compound coating.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Here is a list of brands manufactured by the Hershey Company. Some of the brands began production over 165 years ago like the Hershey Kiss and Hershey Bar. Hershey produces a variety of products which…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (, REE-siz) are an American candy by the Hershey Company consisting of a peanut butter filling encased in chocolate. They were created on November 15, 1928, by H. B. Reese, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese's_Peanut_Butter_Cups
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hershey's Snack Barz is a brand of candy bar produced, marketed, and sold by The Hershey Company. Snack Barz are a combination of crisped rice held together with marshmallow and reinforced with a coat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snack_Barz
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