Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.

• Apr 1

Sustainable chocolate: A Valentine's Day gift for the planet

Behind all of the truffles and turtles is a not-so-sweet truth, chocolate has a significant impact on the environment.

• Feb 14, 2025

South Florida chocolatier produces eco-friendly treats from sustainable options

KC Sherman reports chocolate is considered one of the least sustainable foods on the planet.

• Feb 14, 2025

Florida woman suing Hershey for $5 million over looks of Reese's holiday candy

Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.

• Dec 29, 2023

Candy company uses cocoa harvested by child labor: CBS News investigation

Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.

• Nov 29, 2023

More chocolate products found to contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says

Consumer group found "concerning" levels of lead or cadmium in a third of the products it tested, from brownie mixes to chocolate chips.

• Oct 25, 2023

National ice cream day: Chocolate is most popular flavor in Florida

National ice cream day falls on Sunday, July 16, 23.

• Jul 16, 2023

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the charm of chocolate

Ian Lee reports new research out of the UK sheds light on why we find it so seductive.

• Feb 13, 2023

Trader Joe's sued over lead and cadmium in dark chocolate

One lawsuit seeks $550 in damages for every time customers bought chocolate from the California grocery chain.

• Jan 6, 2023

Heavy metals found in dark chocolate like Trader Joe's, Hershey's

Consumer Reports says potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead were detected in some chocolate brands.

• Dec 19, 2022