The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is criticizing The Hershey Co., accusing the company of damaging the Reese’s brand by substituting lower-cost ingredients in several products.
Hershey acknowledged making some recipe adjustments but said Wednesday the changes reflect consumer demand for innovation. The company and other candy makers have also faced soaring cocoa prices in recent years, prompting efforts to reduce chocolate content in recent years.
