‘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 ...
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Does Hershey Still Use Real Chocolate in Its Products? Look for This Phrase on the Front of the Package

Brad Reese, the grandson of the man who invented the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, is calling out The Hershey Company for replacing real chocolate with cheaper substitutes in several of its most popular ...
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Consumers Are Discovering Their Chocolate Isn’t Chocolate Anymore – Alter Eco Leads the Call for Real Chocolate in 2026

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Over the past holiday season, something unexpected happened in candy bowls across America ...