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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Hershey - What They Never Told You

Hershey switching back to classic Reese’s recipe after backlash

Hershey said the changes were a result of it trying to meet consumer demand for innovation

The Independent UK

'Why I Started a Chocolate Company': MrBeast Slams Bending Hershey Chocolate Bar in Viral Video

A viral video showing a Hershey's chocolate bar bending like rubber has sparked outrage and raised questions about the company's quality control.

International Business Times UK

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the eggs a bit more critically and scrutinize the ingredients and label more carefully.

The Conversation

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‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate

Due to the volatile cocoa market, companies like Hershey are using replacement ingredients such as sugar, oil, milk and nuts

The Guardian - US

3 Blue-Chip Stocks Built for a Rotating Market

Investors are rotating out of overvalued mega-cap tech as the broader economy heats up; these three blue-chip stocks are attracting attention

MarketBeat

Are your Valentine’s chocolates costing more this year? Blame Trump and a weak supply chain

Chocolate makers such as Mondelez and Hershey hedge cocoa months in advance, so they still pay above market rates, limiting how much savings reach shoppers

The Independent UK

Cocoa Prices Settle Sharply Higher as Demand Fears Ease

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +123 (+3.01%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +93 (+3.13%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Thursday after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about cocoa demand and fueling short covering...

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Cocoa Prices Rise as Hershey Allays Cocoa Demand Concerns

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +109 (+2.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +92 (+3.09%). Cocoa prices are climbing today after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about cocoa demand and fueling short covering in cocoa futures....

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11 Best Valentine’s Day Essentials From Five Below Worth Picking Up Now

Five Below offers affordable Valentine’s Day decor, gifts and party essentials, helping shoppers save as they prepare for fun, festive celebrations on a budget.

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Morgan Stanley Sees a Sweet Turnaround Play in This 1 Stock. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Morgan Stanley expects a recovery and sees upside for Hershey. Should you buy into the stock now?

Barchart

How Is Hershey's Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks?

Hershey has notably outperformed the broader consumer staples sector over the past year, yet analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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8 Foods That Changed Formulas Without Telling Shoppers

You buy a box of your favorite snack, and you take a bite. It just tastes “off.” You look at the ingredient list, and you realize that it has completely changed. This is a common and very deceptive practice. A food manufacturer will quietly change the formula of a classic…

Grocery Coupon Guide

The perplexing rise of protein shakes: how a ‘meaty sludge’ became a billion-dollar industry

In 1865, the first ever protein-based product consisted of ‘melted-down beef hides and carcasses’. Now, there are countless shakes on the market – including one by a Michelin-starred chef. Why is everyone drinking them?

The Guardian - UK

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Hershey Stock?

The Hershey Company has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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International Business Times UK

Trump Halloween Bash: What Treats Did the President Hand Out at the White House?

President Trump and Melania hand out full-sized Hershey bars and Twizzlers during a festive White House Halloween party filled with costumes and fun.

The Mary Sue

Good luck finding the big candy bars when Trick or Treating this year

These price increases are a bummer.

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Fall on Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -45 (-0.74%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -3 (-0.07%). Cocoa prices are sliding today but remain above Wednesday's 1-week lows. Comments today from the CEO of chocolate-maker Hershey are weighing on cocoa prices when he said...

The Guardian - US

Halloween candy prices rising, spooked by Trump’s tariffs and climate change

Prices to spike by 10.8% this year, with some chocolatey treats seeing upticks of at least 20%, analysis shows

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What Kind of Halloween Candy Is The Cheapest in 2025?

Each year, Americans spend billions prepping for Halloween, and 2025 is shaping up to be another high-spend season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF),...

The Independent UK

By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year

The Mary Sue

‘I gotta stop eating in the dark’: Woman opens brand-new package of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Then she spots something scary

All one woman wanted was a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, but instead, she almost ate a worm. Yuck.

The Independent UK

Spa worker sues after she was suspended for refusing to escort a transgender woman to the locker room

Jeriah Sellers, a devout Christian and part-time worker at Hershey’s MeltSpa in Pennsylvania, claims her employer violated her religious freedoms

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Reader’s Vote: Rank The Most Popular Halloween Candy Of 2025

Halloween approaches! Vote for your favorite treats and rank the most popular Halloween candy of 2025. See which sweets reign supreme in our reader's poll.

Benzinga

Shaq Launches New Sneaker Shaped Gummies, Gives Away Free Shoes

Shaquille O'Neal is a man of many talents, known for his time in the NBA, as an NBA commentator and as an investor.

MarketBeat

Hershey vs. Mondelez: Which Stock Wins Chocolate Season?

Cocoa inflation is squeezing candy makers, but Hershey’s diversification gives it an edge over Mondelez as holiday chocolate season heats up

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