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Reese's inventor's grandson sparks family feud over candy recipe changes

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A dispute has emerged within the family of H.B. Reese, the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, regarding changes to the candy's recipe. Brad Reese, H.B. Reese's grandson, alleges that The Hershey Company has cheapened the product and is committing fraud, stating it is no longer the candy his grandfather created. However, his cousin, Becky Hilgers, believes Brad's accusations are unfounded and periodically disruptive. Hershey has acknowledged altering the candy's coating in the past and plans to revert to the original recipe in 2027, asserting that Brad does not grasp the complexities of operating a global confectionery business. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    ‘You can’t trust the Reese’s logo’: The grandson of Reese’s inventor says Hershey’s 2027 recipe fix is ‘a stall’—and he’s igniting a family feud

    Hershey says it will bring back the classic recipe in 2027. Brad Reese calls that a stall, but his cousins say he speaks for no one.

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